India’s average sugar retail price stays below ₹60/kg for fourth day
Average retail sugar prices reached ₹59.57/kg on Monday, held below ₹60/kg after import permission and tighter stockholding norms. Festive demand continues to support regional price pressure, while the 2025-26 production estimate has been cut to 306 lakh tonnes.
What happened
India sugar market · India’s average sugar retail price stayed below ₹60/kg for a fourth day after import permission and tighter stockholding norms, though
Key facts
- Average retail price: ₹59.57/kg on Monday
- Previous-day average price: ₹58.99/kg
- Average price on August 21: ₹58.23/kg
- 2025-26 production estimate: 306 lakh tonne, revised from 343 lakh tonne
- Annual domestic demand: 280-285 lakh tonne
What changed
India’s average sugar retail price stayed below ₹60/kg for a fourth day after import permission and tighter stockholding norms, though festive demand sustained regional pressure. The government cut its 2025-26 production estimate to 306 lakh tonnes.
Why this matters
Sugar’s ₹59.57/kg average retail price offers a brief pricing reprieve, but festive demand and a lower 2025-26 crop estimate warrant tight inventory and regional replenishment planning.
Also reported by
- The Hindu BusinessLine — Same time