The government has extended the duty-free import deadline for 1 million tonnes of raw sugar under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) to December 31 to boost domestic supplies during the festive season.<\/p>\n
According to a finance ministry notification, the import window has been extended to December 31, 2026.<\/p>\n
On August 20, the government allowed imports of 1 million tonnes of raw sugar until October 31.<\/p>\n
So far, around 2.6 lakh tonnes has been imported, according to industry data.<\/p>\n
Industry sources said imports have remained subdued due to a lack of price parity. The extension is aimed at securing supplies whenever international prices ease enough to make imports viable.<\/p>\n
Besides allowing imports, the government has taken a series of measures like imposing stockholding limits on traders to ensure adequate domestic supplies and keep prices in check amid tight availability.<\/p>\n
Sugar production for the 2025-26 marketing year (October-September) is now estimated at 306 lakh tonnes, down from an earlier forecast of 343 lakh tonnes. Annual domestic demand is pegged at 280-285 lakh tonnes. (Agencies)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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