India Sugar poor demand drags down sugar prices in north India.

Prices of sugar fell in the key wholesale markets of north India due to sluggish demand from bulk buyers. Mills are quoting lower prices to trigger demand as crushing is expected to start earlier than usual in 2017-18 (Oct-Sep) and so they want to clear their stocks and book profits. Prices of the sweetener remained steady in the key wholesale markets of Maharashtra today amid thin trade.