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Sugar stocks fall up to 7% on export ban; analysts see limited long-term impact

Sugar company shares dropped Thursday after India banned sweetener exports. This move follows rising domestic sugar prices and concerns over crop yields. Despite short-term challenges, analysts see positive medium to long-term prospects for the sector. Capacity expansion for ethanol blending is expected to support future production and sales, mitigating the impact of export restrictions.

14 May 2026 11:41 pm