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India extends sugar export ban until September 30, 2026, impacting global supply.
India, the world's second-largest sugar producer, has extended its ban on sugar exports until September 30, 2026, to ensure domestic availability amid concerns over production shortfalls. This move is expected to tighten global sugar supplies and may lead to higher prices.
Key points
- India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) announced the extension of the sugar export ban, prohibiting exports of raw, white, and refined sugar under specific codes until September 30, 2026.
- Major Indian sugar companies, including Ugar Sugar Works, EID Parry, and Shree Renuka Sugars, experienced stock declines following the export ban announcement.
- The DGFT clarified that exports to the European Union and the United States under specific quota arrangements will continue, and exports under the Advance Authorisation Scheme will remain permitted.
Sources
- Sugar stocks slide after Centre bans exports till September 2026Capital Market News · September 25, 2026
- Centre imposes stock limit of 4,000 quintals on sugar dealers; asks not to store commodity for more than 30 daysMoneycontrol · July 28, 2026
- Govt blames Red Rot, Top Borer disease, waterlogging for sugar price riseBusiness Standard · August 21, 2026
- Sugar market tightens as ISO cuts surplus and flags El Niño riskCMB News · September 3, 2026
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