Sugar prices up on higher demand

Mumbai, Jan 31 (UNI) Sugar prices went up on higher demand today, traders at the Bombay Sugar Merchants' Association said.

Sugar in small grade remained flat and medium grade went up by Rs eight due to lesser stock supply.

Sugar in ex-mill small grade remained steady while medium grade hiked by Rs two.

Following were the spot wholesale rates per quintal: Small grade: Rs 1,490/1,535, Medium grade: Rs 1,533/1,643, Ex-mill: Small grade: Rs 1,480/1,500, Medium grade: Rs 1,507/1,560.

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