Tight supplies push up prices

Short supply from upcountry centres pushed the prices up on the grain market on Tuesday as buyers continued to be active to meet the daily requirement, dealers said. On the cereals side, Tuver Burma quoted higher at Rs 2700 due to short supply position, they said. Guwar picked up Rs 50 for all stations to Rs 1700 and 1800 in the process of slow trading, they said.
Wheat Mexipak both types registered at Rs 1140 and Rs 1150 amid modest trading, they said. Other commodities did not budge due to balanced demand and supply, they said.