Ethanol diversion and monsoon deficit are not the main culprits. It is speculation by market intermediaries

At the beginning of this sugar season (October 1, 2025; it ends on September 30, 2026), the government and the industry prepared for a surplus | India News

New Delhi: On sugar price rise, Deepak Ballani, Director General, Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) said, "This price rise in the last 15-20 days is because of the speculative…

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…

India's lower sugar quota fails to curb demand, leading to rising retail prices despite government allocations, industry sources report.

Crop overestimation, more than ethanol, behind price surge