Sugar prices spurted at the Vashi wholesale market here today on heavy demand from stockists and retailers against the backdrop of the ongoing festive season.
Medium sugar (M-30) shot up by Rs 60/100 per quintal to Rs 2,540/2,682 from last Friday's level of Rs 2,480/2,582.
Small sugar (S-30) also climbed Rs 40/81 per quintal to Rs 2,460/2,601 compared with Rs 2,420/2,520 previously.
Following are today's closing rates for sugar (per quintal) with the previous rates given in brackets:
Small sugar (S-30) quality: Rs 2,460/2,601 (Rs 2,420/2,520).
Medium sugar (M-30) quality: Rs 2,540/2,682 (Rs 2,480/2,582).
