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Sugar prices decline as India allows duty-free imports and imposes stock limits
In the past 24 hours, India's sugar market has experienced a price decline following the government's decision to permit duty-free imports of one million tonnes of raw sugar. Additionally, the government has implemented stricter stockholding limits to curb hoarding, contributing to the easing of prices.
Key points
- Sugar stocks, including Balrampur Chini Mills and Dhampur Sugar Mills, rallied up to 4% amid global supply concerns and festive demand.
- Ex-mill sugar prices in India have fallen by approximately 20% due to government measures against hoarding and speculation.
- Retail sugar prices in India declined for the first time in a week after the government's decision to allow duty-free imports of one million tonnes of raw sugar.
Sources
- Sugar Stocks Rally Up to 4% as Prices Surge Amid Global Supply Concerns and Festive DemandArchyde · August 28, 2026
- Ex-mill sugar prices fall 20% as government cracks down on hoarding; new quota system from SeptBusinessToday · August 28, 2026
- Sugar prices fall for first time after record high as duty-free imports kick inHindustan Times · August 28, 2026
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