In an announcement on December 26, the Food Ministry allocated a monthly sugar quota of 22 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) for January 2026, which is lower than the quota allocated for January 2025. In December 2025, the government had allocated a monthly sugar quota of 22 LMT for domestic sale. In January 2025, sugar quota … Continue reading 22 LMT monthly sugar quota released for January 2026; market sees around 8% correction in prices