Weekly Review – Sugar
11-Apr-2026 07:31 PM
Sugar Prices Show Soft Stability Amidst Weak Demand
New Delhi: Due to continued cool weather across various parts of the country, both industrial and general domestic demand for sugar remained weak during the week of April 4–10. Consequently, prices witnessed either a softening trend or remained stable. The sugar production season has reached its final stages and is expected to conclude shortly. While domestic sugar production has surpassed that of the previous season, it has not witnessed the massive surge that was initially projected.
Mill Delivery Prices
During the week under review, sugar mill delivery prices recorded a decline of ₹20 per quintal each in Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, while prices in Madhya Pradesh softened by ₹5. Conversely, prices rose by ₹5 in Western Uttar Pradesh and by ₹30 in Bihar. Mills in Gujarat witnessed a softening of ₹10 per quintal.
Spot Market
Spot market prices for sugar remained stable at ₹4,300–₹4,400 per quintal in Delhi, ₹4,100–₹4,250 in Indore, and ₹4,150–₹4,300 per quintal in Kolkata; however, in Raipur, prices fell by ₹15–₹20 to settle at ₹4,050–₹4,150 per quintal.
Mumbai / Maharashtra
In the Mumbai (Vashi) market, sugar prices remained unchanged at their previous levels of ₹3,870–₹4,070 per quintal, while the Naka Port delivery price remained stable at ₹3,820–₹4,020 per quintal. However, in Maharashtra, sugar tender prices rose by up to ₹35, reaching a range of ₹3,700–₹3,900 per quintal. A price improvement of ₹15–₹20 was also recorded in Karnataka. Sugarcane crushing operations have ceased in both these states, yet sugar production has been robust.