Government measures to curb sugar hoarding and augment supply
PIB announced stock limits on sugar dealers and bulk consumers, a duty-free import allowance of raw sugar, and a scheduled shift in sugar mill crushing dates to curb hoarding and raise near-term supply.
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What happened (government measures announced by PIB)
PIB announced a set of measures aimed at reducing short-term sugar price increases and curbing sugar hoarding by dealers and bulk buyers. The measures combine quantitative stock limits, inspection through physical verification, and supply augmentation through duty-free imports and an earlier-than-usual crushing start date.
