Sugarcane| Sugar futures traded higher due to demand for cold drinks during the Indian elections, but lower than expected level of exports limited the gain.

Sugar futures traded higher due to demand for cold drinks during the Indian elections, but lower than expected level of exports limited the gain. Sugar prices shot up by Rs 50-90 per quintal at the mill level in Maharashtra on higher demand which pushed up spot prices on the Vashi wholesale market by Rs 30-60 per quintal