Sugar edges higher by 0.29% on wedding season demand

However, ample supplies from millers cap the rise

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Dec 04 2014 | 3:00 PM IST
Sugar prices gained marginally by 0.29 per cent to Rs 2,740 per quintal in futures trade today as speculators created fresh positions amidst pick-up in demand in the spot market in view of the ongoing wedding season.

However, ample supplies from millers capped the rise.

At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, sugar for delivery in December was up by Rs 8, or 0.29 per cent to Rs 2,740 per quintal with an open interest of 9,170 lots.

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However, the sweetener for delivery in March held steady at Rs 2,805 per quintal in 14,590 lots.

Market analysts said fresh positions built-up by speculators following improved demand in the spot market in view of wedding season mainly pushed up sugar prices but adequate supplies from millers restricted the rise.
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First Published: Dec 04 2014 | 2:40 PM IST

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