Weekly Review – Sugar
04-Apr-2026 07:05 PM
Mixed Trend in Sugar Amidst Normal Trading Activity
New Delhi: Due to a significant balance between demand and supply, a mixed trend was observed in both mill delivery prices and spot market rates for sugar during the week spanning March 28 to April 3.
Mill Delivery Prices
Mill delivery prices for sugar witnessed a decline of ₹40 per quintal in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, ₹20 in Western Uttar Pradesh, and ₹5–₹20 in Gujarat. Conversely, an improvement was recorded in Madhya Pradesh (₹10 per quintal), Punjab (₹50 per quintal), and Bihar (₹51 per quintal).
Spot Market Rates
Spot market rates for sugar remained stable in Delhi at ₹4,300–₹4,450 per quintal, and no change was observed in Raipur either. However, in Indore, prices declined by ₹40 to settle at ₹4,130–₹4,230 per quintal.
Kolkata / Mumbai
Prices remained stable in Kolkata, whereas in Mumbai (Vashi), rates improved by ₹20 to reach ₹3,870–₹4,070 per quintal.
Port Delivery Prices
The 'Naka' port delivery price for sugar also rose by ₹20 to reach ₹3,820–₹4,020 per quintal. An increase in sugar tender prices was recorded in both Maharashtra and Karnataka. Sugar production has now reached its final stages. The market is expected to strengthen somewhat in the near future as industrial demand picks up.