No Sugar Shortage in India, Stocks Adequate Until New Crushing Season: Govt
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India has adequate stocks to meet domestic demand, says govt
New Delhi: India is not facing a sugar shortage as adequate stocks are available to meet domestic demand until the new crushing season begins in October, the government said Wednesday. It clarified that the share of sugar diverted for ethanol production has declined from around 12 per cent in 2022-23 to around 9 per cent in 2025-26. Moreover, nearly three-fourths of the ethanol produced in the country now comes from grains, particularly maize, i…
Union Govt | The Union Government has clarified that there is no sugar shortage in the country. It has revealed that there are sufficient sugar reserves to meet domestic demand till the start of the new crushing season in October. It has said that the diversion of sugar for ethanol production has reduced and that the ethanol program is not the reason for the current price hike.
New Delhi: Sugar prices in India have seen a sharp rise in the past few weeks. Lower than expected domestic sugar production, increased demand during the festive season, damage to sugarcane crops due to weather, and reduced global supply have put pressure on the market. However, the government says that there is sufficient sugar stock available in the country to meet domestic demand until the new crushing season. According to the government, the…
'No sugar shortage': India has adequate stocks to meet domestic demand, says government
New Delhi: India is not facing a sugar shortage as adequate stocks are available to meet domestic demand until the new crushing season begins in October, the government said on Wednesday. It clarified that the share of sugar diverted for ethanol production has declined from around 12 per cent in 2022-23 to around 9 per cent in 2025-26. Moreover, nearly three-fourths of the ethanol produced in the country now comes from grains, particularly maiz…
Why sugar prices jumped and what the government is doing to bring them down
Sugar prices have climbed 15.6% in one month, but the government says domestic stocks remain adequate. The Centre has announced stock limits, checks on hoarding, duty-free imports and an early crushing season to improve supply.
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