Sugar prices edge up

Mumbai, May 28 (UNI) Sugar prices edged up owing to lesser stock supply, traders at the Bombay Sugar Merchant's Association said today.

Sugar in small and medium grades rose by Rs 7 and Rs 15 per quintal respectively on good demand.

Ex-mill small and medium grade also inched up by Rs 20 and Rs 25 per quintal respectively owing to heavy demand from retailers.

Following are the spot wholesale rates per quintal: Small grade: Rs 1,310/1,350, Medium grade: Rs 1,330/1,405, Ex-mill small grade Rs 1,310/1,330, Medium grade: Rs 1,310/1,385.

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