Mixed trend seen in sugar prices

Navi Mumbai, Mar 18 (UNI) A mixed trend was witnessed in the sugar prices today as trading resumed after two-day strike by the Mathadi workers here, traders in the sugar market said.

The rates of small and medium grades rose by Rs 10 and Rs 20 per quintal, respectively, on reduced stock supply from producing centres.

The rates of ex-mill, small and medium grades came down by Rs 17 and Rs 15 per quintal, respectively, on thin buying support.

Following were the sugar spot rates per quintal: Small grade Rs 1,830/1,890, medium grade Rs 1,870/1,940.

Ex-mill small grade Rs 1,785/1,815, medium grade Rs 1,820/1,845.

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