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India extends sugar export ban until September 30, 2026, impacting global markets.
India has extended its ban on sugar exports until September 30, 2026, aiming to stabilize domestic prices amid concerns over production shortfalls. This decision has led to a decline in sugar stocks and raised global market concerns about supply constraints.
Key points
- India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) announced the extension of the export ban on raw, white, and refined sugar until September 30, 2026, or until further orders.
- Following the export ban, shares of major sugar companies, including Ugar Sugar Works, EID Parry, and Shree Renuka Sugars, experienced declines ranging from 1.56% to 6.95%.
- The ban aims to address concerns over domestic sugar production, which is projected to remain below domestic consumption for the second consecutive year.
Sources
- Sugar stocks slide after Centre bans exports till September 2026Capital Market News · September 18, 2026
- Sugar stocks fall over 7% as govt's duty-free import move sparks price woesBusiness Standard · August 21, 2026
- Sugar prices ease after import approval, tighter bulk stockholding limitsBusiness Standard · August 26, 2026
- Sugar retail up ~40%; Centre clears 10 lakh tonne duty-free importEcoNiti Daily Brief · August 25, 2026
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