In an announcement on February 25, the Food Ministry allocated a monthly sugar quota of 23 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) for March 2025, which is lower than the quota allocated in March 2024.
In March 2024, the government had allocated a monthly sugar quota of 23.5 LMT for domestic sale.
For February 2025, the government allocated a sugar quota of 22.5 LMT.
Monthly domestic Sugar Quota for March 2025 has been set at 23 LMT. #SugarQuota pic.twitter.com/PF63WTATXi
— Department of Food & Public Distribution (@fooddeptgoi) February 25, 2025
According to market experts, with the commencement of the summer and festive seasons ahead, positive sentiment will continue in the domestic market. The end of the sugar mills’ crushing season will also support the market.
