New Delhi, May 14 -- India has banned sugar exports with immediate effect until September 30, 2026, or until further orders, according to a notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

The notification, dated May 13, 2026, amends the export policy for sugar from "Restricted" to "Prohibited" under Chapter 17 of the ITC (HS) classification. The order applies to raw sugar, white sugar and refined sugar falling under ITC (HS) codes 1701 14 90 and 1701 99 90.

"The export policy of Sugar (Raw Sugar, White Sugar and Refined Sugar) under ITC (HS) Codes 1701 14 90 and 1701 99 90 is amended from 'Restricted' to 'Prohibited' with immediate effect till September 30, 2026, or unt...