Average Sugar Retail Price Rules Below Rs 60/kg for 4th Day; Festive Demand Keeps Rates Elevated
The government also ordered mills to keep supplies flowing as retail prices stayed about 25% above late July levels, officials said.
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Ahead of the festive season, there's some relief for ordinary consumers regarding sugar prices. The average retail price of sugar in India has remained below Rs 60 per kg for the fourth consecutive day. However, this relief is limited, as sugar remains more expensive than on August 21st.
Average sugar retail price rules below ₹60/kg for 4th day; festive demand keeps rates elevated
the average retail price remains higher than ₹58.23 per kg, recorded on August 21, when the Centre first allowed sugar imports and took other steps to rein in sweetener prices
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Times of IndiaAverage sugar retail price rules below Rs 60/kg for 4th day; festive demand keeps rates elevated
Average sugar prices stayed below Rs 60 per kg for four days. Government measures and imports helped ease prices after recent increases. Festive demand caused some regional price hikes, particularly in southern states. Major sugar-producing states like Maharashtra saw prices decline. The government maintains adequate stocks despite a lowered production estimate.
The average price of sugar remained below ₹60 per kilogram for four days. After a recent price increase, government measures and imports helped bring down prices.
Sugar prices had skyrocketed across the country. The increase in sugar prices during the festive season had hit the common people hard. Now, the government's efforts are showing great success.
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