Sugar firms up on good demand

MUMBAI: 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).