India, Sept. 1 -- The Government of India has reduced the stock holding limit for sugar dealers from 4,000 quintals to 2,000 quintals, effective September 15, 2026, until November 30, 2026, to ensure adequate availability of sugar in the domestic market and prevent hoarding and speculative trading.

At present, a stock holding limit of 4,000 quintals for sugar dealers across the country has been in effect since August 1, 2026. The government has now further tightened the limit by reducing it to 2,000 quintals.

Under the amended provisions, effective September 15, 2026, sugar dealers will:

Not hold any stock for more than 30 days from the date of receipt.

Not keep sugar stocks exceeding 2,000 quintals at any time or at any location acro...