Gur closes steady in Delhi, Pedi rises in Muradnagar

Gur (Jaggery) prices ended steady at the wholesale market in the national capital today in the absence of any worthwhile activity.

On the other hand, gur Pedi in Muradnagar surged by Rs 75 per quintal on speculative buying following paucity of stocks.

Marketmen said increased offtake by stockists and retailers, triggered by limited stocks position, mainly led to rise in gur pedi prices at Muradnagar.

In Muradnagar, gur Pedi pries asked higher from Rs 3,025-3,125 to settle at Rs 3,100-3,150, showing a gain of Rs 75 per quintal.

Following are today's rates (in Rs per quintal):

Gur chakku Rs 3,400-3,500, pedi Rs 3,450-3,550, dhayya Rs 3,600-3,700 and shakkar Rs 3,700-3,800.
 

Muzaffarnagar: Rasket Rs 2,550-2,600, chakku Rs 2,900-3,025, khurpa Rs 2,925-2,950 and Ladoo Rs 3,000-3,050.

Muradnagar: Pedi Rs 3,100-3,150 and dhayya Rs 3,150-3,175.