No Sugar Shortage in India, Stocks Adequate Until New Crushing Season: Govt

'No sugar shortage': India has adequate stocks to meet domestic demand, says govt

India is not facing a sugar shortage as adequate stocks are available to meet domestic demand until the new crushing season begins in October, the government said on Wednesday.

'No sugar shortage': India has adequate stocks to meet domestic demand, says government

New Delhi: India is not facing a sugar shortage as adequate stocks are available to meet domestic demand until the new crushing season begins in October, the government said on Wednesday.  It clarified that the share of sugar diverted for ethanol production has declined from around 12 per cent in 2022-23 to around 9 per cent in 2025-26. Moreover, nearly three-fourths of the ethanol produced in the country now comes from grains, particularly maiz…

Why sugar prices jumped and what the government is doing to bring them down

Sugar prices have climbed 15.6% in one month, but the government says domestic stocks remain adequate. The Centre has announced stock limits, checks on hoarding, duty-free imports and an early crushing season to improve supply.

No Sugar Shortage in India, Stocks Adequate Until New Crushing Season: Govt

New Delhi, August 26, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) India has adequate sugar stocks to meet domestic demand until the new crushing season begins in October, the government said on Wednesday, ruling out any shortage of the sweetener despite a sharp rise in prices in recent weeks. According to a government factsheet, the share of sugar diverted for ethanol production has declined from around 12 per cent in 2022-23 to about 9 per cent in 2025-26. Nearly t…