India allocates 13 lakh tonnes of sugar for sale for September 1st fortnight
Consumers may have to wait for sometime before retail prices begin to reflect drop in ex-mill rates
The Indian government announced on Sunday the release of 13 lakh tonnes (lt) of sugar, including 1 lt of imported sugar, for domestic sales during the first fortnight of September. This allocation is significantly lower than the 23.5 lt allocated for the entire month of September in 2025. Experts suggest that consumers may need to wait further, as retail price trends do not correspond with a drop in ex-mill rates.
Under the fortnightly quota system, mills must sell at least 40% of their allocation in the first week and the remaining quantity in the following week. This measure will leave a minimum of 5.2 lt of sugar available during September 1-7, coinciding with the Janmashtami festival on September 4. The second week is also crucial due to Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14.
The Food Ministry, which regulates the sugar sector, has approved a total of 245.5 lt for the current sugar season, bringing the total allocation for the year to 258.5 lt. Production is expected to be 279 lt, while domestic consumption is projected at 285 lt for the 2025-26 season. Ex-mill prices have fallen by around 18-20% from their recent highs, creating challenges for traders and sugar agents.
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