Sugar firms up on better demand

Mumbai, Jan 24 (PTI) Sugar prices firmed up at the VashiWholesale market here today on pick up in the demand fromstockists and bulk traders amidst good retail offtake.

Small sugar quality (S-30) moved up by Rs 16/20 perquintal to Rs 2,851/2,882 from last Saturday''s closing levelof Rs 2,831/2,866.

Medium sugar quality (M-30) also gained by Rs 10/20 perquintal to Rs 2,881/2,931 as compared to Rs 2,861/2,921 lastweekend.

The following are today''s closing rates per quintal, withthe previous rates in brackets:

Small sugar (S-30) quality Rs 2,851/2,882 (Rs 2,831/2,866) and medium sugar (M-30) quality Rs 2,881/2,931(Rs 2,861/2,921).