September 1, 2026 5:09 PM
Government cuts sugar stock limit for dealers to 2,000 quintals from September 15
The Centre has reduced the stock holding limit for sugar dealers from 4,000 quintals to 2,000 quintals, effective September 15, in a move aimed at curbing hoarding and speculative trading and ensuring adequate availability of sugar at stable prices. The revised limit will remain in force until November 30, 2026. The government had earlier imposed a stock limit of 4,000 quintals on sugar dealers from August 1. Under the new provisions, dealers will not be allowed to hold sugar stocks for more t...