Indian sugar mills to start crushing 10–15 days early as retail prices hit ₹50 per kg
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India's sugar mills plan to start crushing 10–15 days early as retail prices hit a record and authorities extend export bans and stock limits. While industry groups claim overall stocks are adequate, traders warn inventories could drop sharply before new supply ramps, creating regional tightness. Early crushing may reduce sugar recovery and raise costs, potentially tightening forward supply, with mills seeking tax and quota relief to stabilize distribution.
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India’s retail sugar price has climbed to a record ₹50 per kg, nearly 9% higher than a year ago. To ensure adequate supply for the festive season, sugar mills plan to begin crushing 10–15 days earlier than usual. Traders estimate closing stocks at around 3.5 million tonnes, but if October consumption reaches 2.4 million tonnes, end-October inventories could drop to 1.1 million tonnes, underscoring tight supply.
