Sugar stocks rose sharply on Monday as domestic sugar prices climbed above Rs 50 per kg amid tight inventories and supply concerns. Festive demand, adverse weather in key producing regions and Brazils shift towards ethanol are adding to worries over availability. The government has also tightened stockholding limits to curb hoarding.

India's sugar tender rates fall ₹500, yet retail prices rise to ₹60.26/kg amid concerns over speculative price increases.

Sugar prices have surged to ₹75-80 per kg in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar amid falling sugarcane production and heavy stockpiling by traders. Experts said the rise is driven by lower…