Centre caps sugar stockholding to 4,000 quintals amid surge in prices

Published 29 July 2026 · finance

Amid a surge in sugar prices, the Centre on Tuesday imposed stockholding limits on sugar dealers, under which they cannot hold more than 4,000 quintals

Amid a surge in sugar prices, the Centre on Tuesday imposed stockholding limits on sugar dealers, under which they cannot hold more than 4,000 quintals of sugar or retain stocks for more than 30 days from the date of receipt, seeking to curb hoarding and ease prices ahead of the festive season

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