Sugar prices up on brisk buying support

Navi Mumbai, Apr 2 (UNI) Sugar prices moved up today on brisk buying support in the wholesale sugar market, Bombay Sugar Merchants Association said.

Small and medium grade sugar rose by Rs 15 and Rs 5 per quintal respectively amid heavy demand from retailers.

Similarly, ex-mill medium grades also shot up by Rs 15 per quintal due to better buying support.

However, ex-mill small grade sugar remained flat on moderate demand, traders added.

Following are the spot wholesale rates per quintal: Small grade: Rs 1,505/1,560, Medium grade: Rs 1,534/1,635 Ex-mill small grade: Rs 1,490/1,520 and medium grade: Rs 1,545/1,575.

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