Sugar Gets Costlier, Buying Gets Restricted: Zepto, Blinkit and Swiggy Cap Orders
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Rising sugar prices ahead of the festive season have raised concerns among consumers. Many quick-commerce platforms and offline stores are displaying sugar purchase limits. This means that despite paying higher prices, consumers are unable to purchase the sugar they need.
Sugar gets costlier, buying gets restricted: Zepto, Blinkit and Swiggy cap orders
Quick-commerce apps and large retailers have capped sugar purchases as prices climb before the festive season. The curbs come alongside government moves to boost supply and curb speculative buying.
Sugar supply crunch? Swiggy Instamart, Blinkit restrict purchases ahead of festive season, says report
The recent rise in sugar prices has been linked to production falling below earlier estimates, exports of 800,000 tonnes and alleged stockpiling by some trade intermediaries.
Sugar Purchase Limits Hit Blinkit, Amazon and Swiggy Instamart Amid Festive Season Supply Pressure - PUNE PULSE
New Delhi, August 26, 2026: Sugar availability has come under pressure on several e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms ahead of the festive season, with some major services introducing limits on the quantity customers can purchase. In the last week of August, Blinkit, Amazon and Swiggy Instamart have imposed varying purchase restrictions depending on the platform and location. Amazon has
There is a shortage of sugar across the country, including Maharashtra, and retailers have limited purchases due to increased demand during the festive season. Companies like D-Mart, BigBasket, Blinkit are not offering more than 5 kg of sugar. Due to this, consumers are suffering and the price of sugar has increased by 40%. The government is going to import 10 lakh tonnes of sugar, but there is still a possibility of price hike.
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