The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (MoCAF&PD) on July 28, 2026, issued a notification regarding imposition of Sugar Stock Holding Limits for the month of August–November 2026.
The following has been stated: -
•The Central Government has capped sugar stock holdings for dealers at 4,000 quintals with a maximum holding period of 30 days, effective nationwide.
•State Governments and Union Territories must prescribe limits within these prescribed ceilings, while all dealers are required to regularly declare and update sugar stock details on the Department of Food and Public Distribution portal.
•The order comes into force on August 01, 2026 and will remain effective until November 30, 2026.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: S.O.4165(E).]
