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Sugar recovers in futures trade on festive demand

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 20 2013 | 2:28 AM IST

Supported by a pick-up in demand in the spot market for the ongoing festive season, sugar futures recovered by 0.21% to Rs 2,797 per quintal today.

However, ample supply in the market limited the gains.

At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, October sugar rose by Rs 6, or 0.21%, to Rs 2,797 per quintal, with an open interest for 4,590 lots.

September sugar also edged up by Re 1, or 0.04%, to Rs 2,738 per quintal, with an open interest for 32,180 lots.

Analysts said sugar futures prices recovered as speculators enlarged their positions, driven by a pick-up in spot market demand for the ongoing festive season. However, the adequate stocks position in the market restricted the gains, they added.

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First Published: Aug 23 2011 | 12:30 PM IST

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