The approval of 17 per cent hike by the government for sugarcane paid by the mills to the farmers also affected the price sentiments, traders said.
Small sugar (S-30) surged by Rs 50/49 per quintal to Rs 3,371/3,431 from Thursday's closing level of Rs 3,321/3,382.
Medium sugar (M-30) climbed by Rs 32/30 per quintal to Rs 3,402/3,481 as against Rs 3,370/3,451 yesterday.
The following are today's closing rates for sugar (per quintal) with the previous rates given in brackets:
Small sugar (S-30) quality: Rs 3,371/3,431 (Rs 3,321/3,382).
Medium sugar (M-30) quality: Rs 3,402/3,481 (Rs 3,370/3,451).