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Govt halves bulk sugar stock limit to 15 days as prices surge

Government halves bulk sugar stock limit to 15 days as prices surge 20% ahead of festive demand. It has also ordered mills to report detailed sales, buyer and price data for August 17-19 to monitor hoarding and market activity. Authorities are assessing whether sugar imports are needed to ease the supply squeeze.

20 Aug 2026 11:28 pm