Sugar prices fall 15% from August peak as government tightens stock norms
- The government has revised sugar stock norms for dealers from 15 October to 30 November 2026 to prevent hoarding.
- Dealers cannot hold stock for more than 15 days or keep over 1,000 quintals at any location.
- The limit is set higher at 2,000 quintals for Kolkata's metropolitan areas and Assam.
- Retail sugar prices have fallen 15% from August's peak, and the government wants the benefit passed to consumers.
Source: moneycontrol.com
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