Medium sugar extends gains on consistent demand

Medium sugar extended its gains for the fifth straight session at the Vashi wholesale market here today due to consistent demand from stockists and retailers amid ongoing festive seasons.
However, small sugar ended mixed owing to alternate bouts of buying and selling.
Medium sugar (M-30) moved up by Rs 10/6 per quintal to Rs 2,572/2,692 from Wednesday's level of Rs 2,562/2,692.
Small sugar (S-30) was quoted at Rs 2,462/2,611.
Following are today's closing rates for sugar (per quintal) with the previous rates given in brackets:
Small sugar (S-30) quality: Rs 2,462/2,611 (Rs 2,472/2,605).
Medium sugar (M-30) quality: Rs 2,572/2,692 (Rs 2,562/2,692).