Sugar prices rise on sustained demand

Prices of both the varieties of sugar prices rose further at the Vashi wholesale market here today following sustained demand from stockists and retailers.

Small sugar (S-30) gained by Rs 12/14 per quintal to Rs 3,052/3,140 from Wednesday's closing level of Rs 3,040/3,126.

Medium sugar (M-30) also climbed by Rs 18/20 per quintal to Rs 3,160/3,340 as compared to Rs 3,142/3,320 yesterday.

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

Small sugar (S-30) quality: Rs 3,052/3,140 (Rs 3,040/3,126).

Medium sugar (M-30) quality: Rs 3,160/3,340 (Rs 3,142/3,320).