Indian sugar stocks jump as much as 9% on firmer prices and tighter supply outlook
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Indian sugar equities rose sharply as global sugar prices surged on tightening supply expectations. US sugar futures gained 4% in a day and are up strongly over monthly and yearly horizons, while India's 2025/26 output estimate was cut due to pest damage and waterlogging. Elevated crude prices may further support mills with distillery exposure. However, potential government controls, duty-free imports, and release quotas could temper domestic pricing.
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Indian sugar stocks rose broadly on Tuesday as global sugar prices climbed and expectations of tighter supply lifted sentiment. US sugar futures gained 4 per cent in a day, up 14 per cent over a month and more than 23 per cent over a year. Dhampur Sugar Mills climbed 8.56 per cent to ₹192 and Sakthi Sugars rose 8.7 per cent to ₹19.35. Analysts also cited a lower 2025/26 India production estimate of 30.6 million tonnes versus an earlier 34.3 million tonnes due to pest disease and waterlogging.
