Gur prices settle steady on some support

Gur (Jaggery) prices settled steady at the wholesale market in the national capital today following sporadic demand against restricted supplies.

Muzaffarnagar and Muradnagar gur markets also ended on a flat note as prices after moved in a tight range on little doing.

Marketmen said increased and scattered demand, mainly kept gur prices at last levels.

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

Gur chakku Rs 2,800-2,900, pedi Rs 2,800-2,900, dhayya Rs 2,900-3,000 and shakkar Rs 3,000-3,100.

Muzaffarnagar: Rasket Rs 2,400-2,450, chakku Rs 2,450-2,550, khurpa Rs 2,400-2,450 and Ladoo Rs 2,500-2,550.

Muradnagar: Pedi Rs 2,400-2,500 and dhayya Rs 2,500-2,550.