Festive Season Relief for Bulk Sugar Users as Government Extends Stockholding Limit to 30 Days
New Delhi: The government has doubled the sugar stockholding limit for bulk consumers from 15 days to 30 days ahead of the festive season, when demand from food and beverage manufacturers is expected to increase. The revised rule applies to industrial users consuming more than 10 tonnes of sugar every month for production, processing or other commercial purposes. However, sugar held beyond the…
Government extends limit for sugar stockholding to 30 days ahead of festive season. Bulk consumers consuming over 10 tonnes monthly now allowed to hold sugar for up to 30 days instead of 15. Rule applies to industrial users, not domestic purchases. Import through Tariff Rate Quota or Advance Authorisation Scheme required for stock exceeding 15-day limit.
Domestic market purchases still subject to 15-day consumption cap. Government permitted 10 lakh tonnes of imported sugar under TRQ mechanism. Domestic sale of export-bound sugar from Advance Authorisation Scheme allowed. Uttar Pradesh's 102 sugar mills fully paid 94.86% of sugarcane farmers' dues in 2025-26. Bulk consumers must report weekly sugar inventories on online portal.
Ex-mill sugar prices down 25% from August peak, retail prices down 10% from ₹65 to ₹58.50 per kg. Ex-mill sugar prices have not fully trickled down to consumers. Retailers asked to pass benefits of lower wholesale prices to buyers. New Fair and Remunerative Price of ₹365 per quintal for sugarcane farmers from October 1, 2026. Government aims to balance farmer returns, affordable sugar prices, and sufficient supplies for food-processing industries during festive season.
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