New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- The government has reduced the maximum quantity of sugar that dealers can hold to 2,000 quintals from 4,000 quintals from September 15, as it steps up measures to curb hoarding and keep sugar prices under control.

The revised stock limit will remain in force until November 30, according to a release by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Tuesday.

"Government of India has reduced the stock holding limit for sugar dealers from 4,000 quintals to 2,000 quintals, effective from 15th September, 2026 till 30th November, 2026, to ensure adequate availability of sugar in the domestic market and to prevent hoarding and speculative trading of sugar," the ministry said.

Under the revised rules, d...