Gur raskat surges on demand from beer makers

The wholesale gur (Jaggery) market settled steady in the national capital today following sporadic buying support amid adequate stocks position.
On the other hand, gur raskat prices climbed by Rs 50 per quintal in Muzaffarnagar gur markets on brisk demand from beer makers.
Marketmen said increased consumption of beer, following rise in mercury, led to surge in gur raskat at Muzaffarnagar gur markets.
In Muzaffarnagar, gur Raskat prices spurted by Rs 50 to finish at Rs 3,000-3,050 per quintal.
Following are today's rates per quintal:
Gur chakku 3,400-3,500, pedi 3,500-3,600, dhayya N.A. And shakkar 3,600-3,700.
Muzaffarnagar: Rasket 3,000-3,050, chakku 2,950-3,200, khurpa N.A. And Ladoo N.A.

Muradnagar: Pedi 3,200-3,250 and dhayya N.A.