World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO saysGlobal food prices reached their highest point since late 2022. Adverse weather and war disruptions are increasing concerns over staple sup...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Adverse weather, lower Brazil output, India's duty-free imports push global sugar prices up 11.9%: FAOGlobal sugar prices rose sharply in August, driven by adverse weather and El Nino impacts. Lower production in Europe and Asia contributed ...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Behind Sugar Cosmetics down round: valuation to crash 80% in A91 bailoutSugar Cosmetics is raising fresh capital from existing investor A91 Partners at a valuation more than 80% below its peak. The funding comes...
04 Sep, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
Retail sugar price drops 3.85% to Rs 62.57/kg in a week: Govt dataThe retail price of the sweetener declined from Rs 65.08 per kg a week ago. However, the prices are still ruling 27 per cent higher than th...
03 Sep, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Sugar stock limit halved from Sept 15The government has reduced the sugar dealer stock limit to two thousand quintals. This measure aims to ensure adequate availability and sta...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Sugar dealers’ stock limit cut to 2,000 quintals from September 15The government has reduced the sugar stock limit for dealers to 2,000 quintals. This new rule, effective September 15, aims to prevent hoar...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Low inventories, El Nino to keep sugar market tight through FY27: DAM CapitalThe Indian sugar sector is likely to remain in a tight-supply situation through FY27 and possibly beyond, with low inventories, weather ris...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
Food inflation composition shifts as protein-rich items, processed foods drive price pressures: Finance Ministry ReportIndia's food inflation is undergoing a shift in its composition, with protein-rich items, processed foods and edible oils emerging as major...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
Sugar prices remain firm across India despite govt measures to check riseSugar prices persist above sixty rupees per kilogram nationwide. Government actions have not yet curbed the significant price increase. Ret...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Sugar prices may fall soon as 3-3.5 lakh tonnes of refined sugar is expected to enter Indian marketRefined sugar stocks are entering the domestic market, helping ease supply concerns, while duty-free imports of raw sugar are expected to f...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Govt reforms, agile economic management bearing results: Nirmala Sitharaman on 7.8 pc Q1 GDP growthIndia's real GDP grew 7.8 percent in the April-June quarter. This performance exceeded the Reserve Bank of India's earlier growth forecast....
31 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Government to allocate fortnightly sugar sale quota to mills from September to prevent artificial scarcityRetail sugar prices are easing as ex-mill rates decline significantly. The government will now allocate sugar fortnightly to mills from Sep...
28 Aug, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
- Government ignoring warnings & E20 spiked sugar prices: Randeep Singh Surjewala
The Congress party has sharply criticized the government's lack of action regarding soaring sugar prices. They argue that the administratio...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Sugar shortage bites: Retailers cap purchases, prices surge 29% ahead of Raksha BandhanMajor retailers are limiting sugar purchases to three kilograms per customer. Quick commerce platforms also restrict sugar sales to a few p...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Sugar prices rise over Rs 1 per kg for second consecutive day to Rs 65 amid festive demandRetail sugar prices increased for a second day due to higher festive demand. Ex-mill rates have fallen significantly after the government a...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
India eases raw sugar import rules as it cracks down on hoardingThe government has extended the processing window for duty-free raw sugar imports. This move aims to increase domestic sugar availability b...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
Wholesale buyers savour softening sugar even as households' wait for a sweeter deal continuesWholesale sugar prices have seen a significant 15% fall due to recent government import decisions. Traders are optimistic about further red...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.42 PM IST