Sugar prices hardened by Rs 50 per quintal in the Capital today on fresh buying by stockists and retailers.
Restricted supply and higher millers advices also enthused the trading sentiment to some extent.
Sugar ready medium and second grade prices rose from Rs 2,740-2,825 and Rs 2,730-2,815 to settle at Rs 2,750-2,875 and Rs 2,740-2,865 per quintal, respectively.
Mill delivery medium and second grade price also attracted buyers attention and moved up from Rs 2,550-2,700 and Rs 2,540-2,690 to settle at Rs 2,550-2,725 and Rs 2,540- 2,715 per quintal.
Following are today's rates in Rs per quintal:
Sugar ready M-30 2,750-2,875 and S-30 2,740-2,865
Mill delivery M-30 2,550-2,725 and S-30 2,540-2715
Sugar mill gate prices (excluding duty): Kinonni 2,700, Asmoli 2,690, Mawana 2,650, Titabi 2,645, Thanabhavan 2,610, Budhana 2,620 and Dorala 2,630