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- The Indian government has doubled the sugar stock limit for bulk consumers from 15 days to 30 days ahead of the festive season.
- The higher limit applies to bulk consumers using more than 10 tonnes of sugar monthly, and stock above 15 days must consist only of sugar imported under the tariff rate quota or advance authorisation scheme.
- Bulk consumers must now declare their sugar stocks every Friday on the food ministry's online portal foodstock.dfpd.gov.in.
- The government says ex-mill sugar prices have fallen about 25 percent, but retail prices have dropped only around 10 percent, from 65 rupees to 58.50 rupees per kg.
- The government has asked traders and retailers to pass the full benefit of lower mill prices to consumers, so festive-season sugar stays affordable.
What to watch next
- Whether retail sugar prices fall further after the government's appeal to traders.
- Compliance by bulk consumers with the Friday stock declaration requirement on the food ministry portal.
- Possible further government steps on sugar availability and prices, which the ministry says it will decide as needed.
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