Sugar factories agree to pay Rs 3,600 per tonne: Minister

What's behind this

Sugar prices in India have risen by more than ₹4 per kilogram over the past month, with retail rates now averaging ₹59.50 per kg and wholesale rates around ₹55.40 per kg. Kolkata records the highest retail price at ₹65 per kg, followed by Delhi at ₹64 per kg. The increase also represents a rise of about ₹12‑13 per kg compared with a year earlier. The government has responded by easing stock limits and advancing crushing operations as projected output for 2025‑26 is expected to fall short.

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