New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- 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. At present, a stock holding limit of 4,000 quintals on sugar dealers across the country is effective from 1st August, 2026. The Government has now taken further measures by reducing the stock holding limit to 2,000 quintals.

Under the amended provisions, with effect from 15th September, 2026, a sugar dealer shall:

The Kolkata area is sourcing sugar from Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra and supplying to the eastern part of the ...