Sugar prices edge up on good demand

Mumbai, Feb 27 (UNI) Sugar prices edged up on good demand, Bombay Sugar Merchants' Association traders said today.

Sugar in small grade hiked by Rs 29 per quintal on better buying support while medium grade remained steady on moderate demand.

Sugar in ex-mill small and medium grades rose by Rs 15 and Rs 25 per quintal respectively due to reduced stocks supply.

Following were the spot wholesale rates per quintal: Small grade: Rs 1,419/1,454, Medium grade: Rs 1,440/1,544, Ex-mill: Small grade: Rs 1,410/1,435, Medium grade: Rs 1,445/1,465.

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