Small sugar gains on firmer offtake

Small sugar gained further at the Vashi wholesale market today on firmer offtake from stockists and bulk consumers.

Medium sugar recovered following renewed demand from stockists and retailers.

Small sugar (S-30) rose by 6/10 per quintal to Rs 3,622/3,702 from Monday's closing level of Rs 3,616/3,692.

Medium sugar (M-30) climbed by Rs 4/20 per quintal to Rs 3,700/3,852 from overnight close of Rs 3,696/3,832.

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

Small sugar (S-30) quality: Rs 3,622/3,702 (Rs 3,616/3,692).

Medium sugar (M-30) quality: Rs 3,700/3,852 (Rs 3,696/3,832).