Small sugar prices decline on reduced demand

Small sugar prices declined further at the Vashi wholesale market here today following reduced demand from stockists and bulk consumers.

Medium sugar ended mixed owing to alternate bouts of buying and selling activities.

Small sugar (S-30) fell by Rs 19 per quintal to Rs 3,740/3,796 from Monday's closing level of Rs 3,740/3,815.

Medium sugar (M-30) was quoted at Rs 3,822/3,980 per quintal as against Rs 3,812/3,982 previously.

Following are today's closing rates for sugar (per quintal) with the previous rates given in brackets:

Small sugar (S-30) quality: Rs 3,740/3,796 (Rs 3,740/3,815).

Medium sugar (M-30) quality: Rs 3,822/3,980 (Rs 3,812/3,982).