Government to Monitor Monthly Sugar Production Starting October

11-Sep-2026 01:46 PM

New Delhi: The Central Government has decided to monitor and regularly assess domestic sugar production and stock levels starting from the new marketing season beginning in October 2026. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Food has stated that mills must sell sugar in the market at reasonable prices; otherwise, the government will be compelled to take precautionary measures to control prices.

According to the Ministry of Food, regular monitoring of production, stocks, and distribution details is essential to refine policy-making aimed at curbing the rise in sugar prices. A sudden and unexpected spike in sugar prices during July and August has made the government highly vigilant, prompting it to establish a system to prevent a recurrence of such a situation.

Sugar mills have been directed to provide the government with accurate data regarding their actual monthly production and sales. Although there has been a sharp decline in the ex-factory price of sugar and wholesale rates have also dropped in recent days, retail prices have not seen a significant reduction. On September 10, the all-India average retail price of sugar was recorded at ₹60.20 per kg, marginally lower than the ₹60.31 per kg recorded on September 9. Ex-factory sugar prices are currently ranging between ₹4,700 and ₹5,100 per quintal, while wholesale prices are witnessing fluctuations of ₹50–100 per quintal.