Sugar prices gain on sustained demand

Sugar prices gained further at the Vashi wholesale market here today due to sustained demand from stockists and retailers. Small sugar (S-30) climbed by Rs 32/22 per quintal to Rs 3,102/3,202 from last Saturday's closing level of Rs 3,070/3,180. Medium sugar (M-30) rose by Rs 12/4 per quintal to Rs 3,212/3,406 as against Rs 3,200/3,402 previously.

Following are today's closing rates for sugar (per quintal) with the previous rates given in brackets: Small sugar (S-30) quality: Rs 3,102/3,202 (Rs 3,070/3,180). Medium sugar (M-30) quality: Rs 3,212/3,406 (Rs 3,200/3,402).