The Food ministry's decision to export surplus sugar of 4 million tonnes through barter trade with other nations propelled the sweetener, a trader said.
Small sugar (S-30) shot up by Rs 60/42 per quintal to Rs 2,262/2,362 from Thursday's closing level of Rs 2,202/2,320.
Medium sugar (M-30) also advanced by Rs 68/38 per quintal to Rs 2,370/2,500 as compared to Rs 2,302/2,462.
Following are today's closing rates for sugar (per quintal) with the previous rates given in brackets:
Medium sugar (M-30) quality: Rs 2,370/2,500 (Rs 2,302/2,462).