Sugar prices hike on fresh demand

Mumbai, Mar 2 (UNI) Sugar prices hiked further on fresh demand, Bombay Sugar Merchants' Association traders said today.

Sugar in small and medium grade went up by Rs 10 and Rs 25 per quintal, respectively, on better buying support.

Sugar in ex-mill small and medium grades rose by Rs five each per quintal, respectively, due to improved demand.

Following were the spot wholesale rates per quintal: Small grade: Rs 1,450/1,490, Medium grade: Rs 1,475/1,565, Ex-mill: Small grade: Rs 1,445/1,470, Medium grade: Rs 1,475/1,490.

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