India cuts sugar dealer stock limit to 1,000 quintals for Oct 15–Nov 30, 2026
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India tightened sugar inventory rules ahead of the festival season, cutting dealer stock limits to 1,000 quintals and shortening the holding period to 15 days (Oct 15–Nov 30, 2026) to deter hoarding and smooth supply from mills to consumers. With retail and ex-mill sugar prices already easing, the move signals administrative pressure to cap food inflation but has limited direct spillover to major traded assets.
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India has lowered the maximum sugar inventory dealers can hold to 1,000 quintals, with the rule in effect from October 15 to November 30. The government also cut the permitted stockholding period for dealers to 15 days to keep supplies flowing during the festival period. It previously said average retail sugar prices had fallen 15% from their August peak and were expected to decline further, while ex-mill prices were down about 28% and had remained stable, the ministry said.
