Sugar prices decline further on lack of fresh demand

Mumbai, Dec 6 (UNI) Sugar prices declined further on lack of fresh demand, traders at the Bombay Sugar Merchants' Association said today.

Sugar in small and medium grades fell by Rs 15 and Rs 18 per quintal respectively on thin buying support.

Sugar in ex-mill small and medium grades eased by Rs 30 and Rs 20 per quintal respectively on sustained heayv selling pressure.

Following were the spot wholesale rates per quintal: Small grade: Rs 1,667/1,710, Medium grade: Rs 1,700/1,780, Ex-mill: Small grade: Rs 1,625/1,650, Medium grade: Rs 1,655/1,695.

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