Sugar Sale Rules Set for a Change From September, Mills to Get Quotas Every 15 Days to Curb Hoarding

Sugar sale rules set for a change from September, mills to get quotas every 15 days to curb hoarding

The Centre will give sugar mills sales quotas every 15 days from September 2026 to ensure steady supplies and curb hoarding. Sugar prices have started easing, while imports and higher production are expected to support festive-season demand.

India will now allocate sugar sale quota for mills every fortnight from September 1

Mills will need to sell at least 40% of their quota in the first week, making it easier for everyone to get their hands on sugar when they need it

Government to allocate fortnightly sugar sale quota to mills from September to prevent artificial scarcity

Retail sugar prices are easing as ex-mill rates decline significantly. The government will now allocate sugar fortnightly to mills from September. This new system aims to prevent artificial scarcity and ensure smooth supply. Mills must dispatch sold sugar within seven days of sale.

Government Measures Improve Market Availability and Ensure Faster Movement of Sugar

By Our Correspondent NEW DELHI:The Government has taken a series of proactive measures to ensure adequate availability of sugar and prevent artificial tightening of supplies in the domestic market. Ex-mill sugar prices have declined by around 20% in recent days, while retail sugar prices have also started coming down. Given the normal transmission of changes through the supply chain, retail prices are expected to follow the downward movement in …