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Taking Stock: Window to process and sell imported sugar extendedThe government has extended the deadline for selling imported sugar domestically. Importers now have two months to sell processed sugar aft...
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...
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...
India's sugar mills, refiners seen importing just half of duty-free quotaIndian sugar mills may import only half the allowed raw sugar quota. Falling domestic prices have reduced the profitability of these planne...
Sugar ex-mill prices down 18 pc to Rs 55/kg after import move, curbs on hoarding: Food secretaryEx-mill sugar prices have dropped eighteen percent to fifty-five rupees per kilogram. This decline follows government measures to curb spec...
Jaggery prices jump 25% in fortnight, sweets set to cost moreJaggery prices have increased significantly in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh recently. This surge is driven by a government crackdown and e...
Ethanol is not the whole story behind India’s sugar price surgeSugar prices have significantly increased due to production shortfalls and rising demand. Government data shows a substantial decline in ex...
India's sugar industry body shares a positive price outlookRetail sugar prices are expected to decrease soon as speculative stocking eases. The industry body attributes recent price hikes to specula...
Sugar production hit by Red Rot disease, El Nino; govt taking measures: Pralhad JoshiUnion Minister Pralhad Joshi said the Centre is taking measures to manage sugar availability and rising prices ahead of the festival season...
Kharge questions government over sugar shortage, price rise and ethanol policyCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge questioned the government's sugar policies. He highlighted low sugar stocks and increased prices impa...
From sugar exports to imports: What’s behind India’s policy U-turn?The policy shift raises questions over whether 2025-26 production and stock estimates were too optimistic.
Ethanol diversion not the reason behind sugar price rise, says govtSugar prices rose from ₹48.18 per kg on July 20 to ₹55.70 per kg on August 20, but the government said the increase was not due to diversio...
Sugar stocks Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, others tumble up to 5% as govt allows duty-free importsSugar stocks fell sharply on Friday after the government allowed duty-free imports of 1 million tonnes of raw sugar until October 31. Balra...
Govt halves bulk sugar stock limit to 15 days as prices surgeGovernment halves bulk sugar stock limit to 15 days as prices surge 20% ahead of festive demand. It has also ordered mills to report detail...
India allows duty-free sugar imports as prices climb ahead of festive seasonCentre has allowed duty-free imports of 1 million metric tonnes of sugar as prices surge nearly 40% in two months amid tightening supplies....
India tightens sugar stock limits to tame record pricesIndia has ordered dealers to hold sugar inventories for only fifteen days. This new rule takes effect from September first until November t...
India weighs sugar import duty cut to curb record local pricesIn an effort to reign in soaring domestic sugar prices, India is thinking about lowering its sugar import duty. This response is geared tow...