Sugar falls on low demand, ample supplies

Sugar prices fell in an otherwise lacklustre Vashi wholesale market here today on subdued demand from stockists and retailers amid ample supply positions.

Small sugar (S-30) dropped by Rs 17 per quintal to Rs 2,986/3,085 from Monday's closing level of Rs 2,986/3,102.

Medium sugar (M-30) dipped by Rs 14/3 per quintal to Rs 3,082/3,272 as compared to Rs 3,096/3,275 yesterday.

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

Small sugar (S-30) quality: Rs 2,986/3,085 (Rs 2,986/3,102).

Medium sugar (M-30) quality: Rs 3,082/3,272 (Rs 3,096/3,275).