In an announcement on August 28, the Food Ministry allocated a monthly sugar quota of 23.5 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) for September 2025, which is similar to the quota allocated for September 2024.
In September 2024, the government had allocated a monthly sugar quota of 23.5 LMT for domestic sale. For August 2025, the allocated sugar quota was 22.5 LMT.
The overall quota for the 2023–24 season (from October 2023 to September 2024) was 291.50 LMT, whereas for the 2024–25 season (from October 2024 to September 2025), the sugar quota stands at 275.50 LMT.
According to market experts, the upcoming months will see festivals like Durga Puja, so there will be increased demand in the domestic market. The market is expected to remain sideways to bullish, with an uptick of Rs.50 to Rs. 70 per quintal in domestic prices. Last year, in September, sugar consumption was 25.10 LMT.
