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3 September 2026

Sugar availability for festive season

The topic provides context on sugar supply chain management and government market intervention, which is useful for understanding agricultural economics and food security but lacks the significance of a major policy shift or landmark event.

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Notes

  • ISMA and NFCSF have confirmed that domestic sugar supply is sufficient to meet the increased demand during the upcoming festive season.
  • Ex-mill sugar prices have decreased by approximately 30% following government intervention.
  • For the majority of the 2025-26 season, sugar mills have operated at prices below the production cost of ₹42 per kg.
  • Sugar prices remained between ₹39.5-40.0 per kg in June and ₹41-41.5 per kg through August.
  • The price spike to ₹49-50 per kg in late August was limited to a small volume of approximately three lakh tonnes.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of the Essential Commodities Act in regulating the prices of food staples like sugar to ensure food security during periods of high demand. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. What was the reported cost of production for sugar per kilogram for the 2025-26 season as per industry estimates?

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