Sugar prices rose smartly at the Vashi wholesale market due to good demand from stockists and retailers ahead of the festival season.
Medium sugar (M-30) climbed by Rs 30/34 per quintal to Rs 2,650/2,776 from Wednesday's closing of Rs 2,620/2,742.
Small sugar (S-30) advanced to Rs 38/11 per quintal Rs 2,550/2,662 as against Rs 2,512/2,651 yesterday.
Following are today's closing rates for sugar (per quintal) with the previous rates given in brackets:
Small sugar (S-30) quality: Rs 2,512/2,651 (Rs 2,512/2,651).
Medium sugar (M-30) quality: Rs 2,620/2,742 (Rs 2,620/2,742).
