Gur prices plunged by Rs 100 per quintal at the wholesale market in the national capital today due to weak demand amid fresh arrivals of cold storaged gur.
Muzaffarnagar and Muradnagar gur markets also settled lower and prices fell up to Rs 100 per quintal.
Marketmen said increased arrivals of cold stored gur in the markets mainly put pressure on gur prices.
Besides, lower demand from neighbouring states due to off-season also influenced trading sentiments, they added.
In Delhi, gur Chakku, Pedi and Dhayya prices dropped by Rs 100 each to end at Rs 2,700-2,800, Rs 2,800-2,900 and Rs 3,000-3,100 per quintal.
At Muzaffarnagar, gur Raskat prices declined by Rs 100 to end at Rs 2,500-2,600 per quintal.
In Muradnagar, prices of gur pedi slipped by Rs 50 to Rs 2,500-2,550 per quintal.
Following are today's rates (in Rs per quintal):
Gur chakku Rs 2,700-2,800, pedi Rs 2,800-2,900, dhayya Rs 3,000-3,100 and shakkar Rs 3,100-3,200.
Muzaffarnagar: Rasket Rs 2,500-2,600, chakku Rs 2,400-2,600, khurpa Rs N.T. And Ladoo Rs N.T.
Muradnagar: Pedi Rs 2,500-2,550 and dhayya Rs N.T.
