Small sugar firms up on strong demand

Small sugar maintained its uptrend at the Vashi wholesale market here today on strong demand from stockists and bulk consumers coupled with higher millers offtake.

While, medium sugar held steady in the absence of any large-scale buying amid ample supply positions.

Small sugar (S-30) strengthened by Rs 10/3 per quintal to Rs 2,761/2,855 from Tuesday's closing level of Rs 2,751/ 2,852.

Medium sugar (M-30) remained stable at 2,892/3,006.

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

Small sugar (S-30) quality: Rs 2,761/2,855 (Rs 2,751/2,852).

Medium sugar (M-30) quality: Rs 2,892/3,006 (Rs 2,892/3,006).