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Sugar Prices Will Not Rise During Festivals Government Makes Solid Arrangements
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News18•16-10-2026, 21:35
Sugar Prices Will Not Rise During Festivals Government Makes Solid Arrangements
- •The government has taken a major decision to ensure sugar prices remain under control during the festive season.
- •Sugar mills have been permitted by the central government to sell sugar produced in October during October or November.
- •This additional quantity will be over and above the regular monthly sales quota fixed for both months to boost market supply.
- •All India Sugar Trade Association President Praful Vithalani welcomed the move stating it will improve domestic availability.
- •Sugarcane crushing has also started about a month ahead of schedule this week to help keep wholesale and retail prices stable.
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To increase sugar supply during the festivals, the central government has permitted mills to sell sugar produced in October during October or November in addition to the regular monthly sales quota.
The Ministry of Food fixes the domestic market sugar quota every fortnight, allocating 1.3 million tonnes for the first fortnight of October and 1.4 million tonnes for the second fortnight.
Praful Vithalani, President of the All India Sugar Trade Association (AISTA), welcomed the decision, noting it will boost domestic market supply during the festive season and help keep wholesale and retail prices under control.
