India sugar stocks climb as much as 10% on domestic price spike; import-duty cut in focus

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Indian sugar supply tightness has pushed domestic spot prices sharply higher ahead of festival-season demand, lifting sugar equities and supporting global raw sugar prices. Lower-than-expected output, steady consumption, and cane diversion to ethanol are driving inventory drawdowns, improving near-term mill realizations. However, potential policy responses—including cutting the 100% import duty, easing imports, and tightening stock limits—introduce an overhang by potentially boosting supply and capping price pressures.
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Tight sugar supplies in India have pushed domestic prices sharply higher, lifting sugar stocks even as the broader market weakened. On its Q1 FY27 earnings call, Balrampur Chini said the 2025-26 sugar season was tighter than expected due to lower-than-expected output, healthy domestic consumption and diversion of sugarcane toward ethanol, which drew down inventories. The government is considering steps to boost supplies and curb inflation ahead of the festival season.