Sugar firms up on good demand

Sugar prices firmed up at the Vashi wholesale market here today on better offtake from stockists and retail consumers amidst restricted arrivals from the mills.

Small sugar (S-30) moved up by Rs 4/10 per quintal to Rs Rs 2,630/2,661 from its overnight closing level of Rs 2,626/ 2,651. 

Medium sugar (M-30) also gained Rs 10 per quintal to Rs 2,681/2,851 as against Rs 2,681/2,841 previously.   

The following are today's closing rates for sugar (per quintal), with the previous rates given in brackets: 

Small sugar (S-30) quality: Rs 2,630/2,661 (Rs 2,626/2,651)
Medium sugar (M-30) quality: Rs 2,681/2,851 (Rs 2,681/2,841)