Sugar gains on consistent demand

Prices of both varieties of sugar gained further at the Vashi wholesale market here today on consistent demand from stockists and retailers coupled with good export offtake.

Small sugar (S-30) climbed by Rs 22 per quintal to Rs 2,882/2,932 from Wednesday's closing level of Rs 2,860/2,932.

Medium sugar (M-30) moved-up by Rs 6/10 to Rs 2,982/3,102 as compared to Rs 2,976/3,092.

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

Small sugar (S-30) quality: Rs 2,882/2,932 (Rs 2,860/2,932).

Medium sugar (M-30) quality: Rs 2,982/3,102 (Rs 2,976/3,092).