Government cuts sugar stock limit for dealers to 2,000 quintals from September 15

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...

Centre imposes sugar stock limits on dealers from August 1 to curb hoarding and stabilise prices

July 28, 2026 6:33 PM

Centre imposes sugar stock limits on dealers from August 1 to curb hoarding and stabilise prices

The Central government has imposed stock holding limits on sugar dealers across the country from August 1 to November 30, 2026, in a bid to curb hoarding, discourage speculative trading and ensure the availability of sugar at reasonable prices. Announcing the decision on Tuesday, the government said the measure is intended to maintain orderly supplies in the domestic market, protect consumer interests and ensure that genuine trade and distribution activities continue without disruption. Accord...