Sugar prices up on good demand

Navi Mumbai, May 5 (UNI) Sugar prices rose on better buying support, traders at the sugar market said here today.

The rates of small and medium grades of sugar rose by Rs 16 and Rs four per quintal respectively on reduced stock supply.

The rates of ex-mill small grade fell by Rs five per quintal on sustained heavy selling pressure while the medium grade remained steady on moderate demand.

Following were the sugar spot rates per quintal: Small grade Rs 1,936/1,960, medium grade Rs 1,971/2,005.

Ex-mill small grade Rs 1,920/1,945 and medium grade Rs 1,960/1,985.

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