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  "id": 9606138,
  "title": "Sugar imports likely for second year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/sugar-imports-likely-for-second-year",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-24T18:30:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times - Economy",
    "slug": "the-economic-times-economy",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/sugar-imports-likely-for-second-year/articleshow/134468563.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The world's second-largest sugar producer had remained structurally surplus for nearly a decade but was forced to import sugar in the 2025-26 season after lower output pushed domestic prices to record highs. Prolonged rainfall shortages in Maharashtra and Karnataka, coupled with the state prioritising reservoir water for drinking over irrigation, are expected to reduce sugar content in cane due…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}