Sugar prices fall in the domestic market; concerns remain on price volatility
Domestic sugar prices in India are cooling following government intervention, including the authorization of raw sugar imports. Despite this, industry experts warn of continued price volatility due to production factors and festive demand.
Why it matters
Sugar is a staple commodity in India, and price fluctuations directly impact inflation and the livelihoods of both farmers and consumers.
With the government’s announcement last week permitting import of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar, the domestic prices are cooling down.
However, volatility in domestic sugar prices continues to be a matter of concern.
The current sugar marketing season that began on October 1 last year saw a substantial quantity of sugar sold at ₹38-Rs. 39 a kg (ex-mill price). Prices started going up in January, climbed to ₹48 a kg, and on Monday (August 24, 2026) stood at ₹56 a kg (Maharashtra ex-mill price).
The price was ₹58 a kg (Maharashtra ex-mill) on August 22 and ₹62 a kg on August 21.
An industry source said the ex-mill prices are likely to hover between ₹50 and ₹60 till November - December.
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