New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- Sugar stocks extended their losses on Wednesday, September 2, as investors continued to react to the government's decision to further tighten stockholding limits for dealers. The move is aimed at curbing hoarding and speculative trading while keeping domestic sugar prices under control.

The sector has witnessed sharp selling pressure over the past two trading sessions. Balrampur Chini Mills and Dwarikesh Sugar Industries have each fallen around 8%, while Dalmia Bharat Sugar has shed around 7%. Avadh Sugar & Energy has declined around 6%, while Dhampur Sugar Mills has lost over 6%.

Among other stocks, Shree Renuka Sugars has fallen 5%, Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar has declined 4%, and EID Parry has lost 2% over the two se...