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Sugar retail prices down 10% ahead of festive season, govt eases stock cap

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The Indian government has doubled the sugar stockholding limit for bulk consumers to 30 days ahead of the festive season following a retail price drop.

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  • The Indian government has relaxed stockholding limits for bulk sugar consumers, allowing them to store up to 30 days of supply compared to the previous 15-day cap.
  • This change comes as retail sugar prices have fallen by nearly 10% recently, although the government noted that ex-mill prices have dropped more significantly.
  • Bulk consumers must now source any inventory exceeding the original 15-day limit from specific import quotas or authorized schemes.
  • Additionally, these consumers are required to report their weekly stock levels on an official online portal.

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Named India · Government of India · Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

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