The average wholesale price of sugar too dropped to ₹57.62 per kg on September 2 from ₹60.39 per kg a week ago, as per the data maintained by the consumer affairs ministry.

Indian sugar prices decline due to government measures, with mill-level prices dropping over 25%, yet retail rates remain high.

Retail sugar prices in India remain high at ₹60-77 per kg despite declines in mill and wholesale rates.

Retail and wholesale Indian sugar prices continue to decline amid poor demand and regulatory pressures on mills.