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India allows duty-free sugar imports as prices climb ahead of festive season

Centre has allowed duty-free imports of 1 million metric tonnes of sugar as prices surge nearly 40% in two months amid tightening supplies. The move comes alongside stricter stockholding limits for bulk consumers, with festive demand expected to rise through November and weather conditions adding pressure to sugarcane availability.

20 Aug 2026 7:34 pm