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India cuts sugar stock holding period for dealers to 15 days to curb hoarding ahead of festivals

1 source · first seen 13:35 1 Oct · updated 13:35 1 Oct

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  • From October 15, dealers may hold sugar stocks for 15 days, capped at 1,000 quintals nationwide
  • The measure aims to curb hoarding ahead of festivals
  • Sugar and ethanol producers face tighter inventory controls ahead of festivals

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Economic TimesIndia cuts sugar stock holding period for dealers to 15 days to curb hoarding ahead of festivals13:35