India sugar price hike explained: Why prices rose and why India is importing sugar

Sugar prices in India have climbed sharply, prompting duty-free imports and a political battle over ethanol diversion. Is India actually running short of sugar, and why has the price risen? We examine retail and ex-mill prices, production cuts, weather damage, stocks, hoarding, festive demand and the government’s response.

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