The Indian government has issued an order mandating sugar mills operating through the vacuum pan process to maintain specific white/refined sugar stock levels tentatively until April 30, 2025. This directive, issued under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and the Sugar (Control) Order, 1966, aims to regulate sugar supply and ensure market stability. This order was issued on March 28, 2025.
Every sugar producer is required to maintain a stock level calculated as follows:
- Opening stock as of April 1st, 2025.
- Plus (+) production during April 2025 (up to April 30th).
- Minus (-) a quantity not exceeding the figures specified in column (7) of the provided table.
The order also sets the maximum quantity of white/refined sugar that mills can release for domestic sale and dispatch during April 2025. This quantity is determined by adding the “Release quota as per Notional Stock as on 31.03.2025” and any “Additional Release, if Any” and subtracting any “Deduction, if any”.
The order includes a table detailing the specific release quotas for each sugar mill, identified by plant code and name.
The stock maintenance directive remains in effect until further notice from the government.
Sugar mills are required to comply with the order and maintain the specified stock levels. They must also adhere to the release quotas set for April 2025. Failure to comply could result in penalties under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
This order is expected to help stabilize sugar prices and ensure a steady supply of sugar for consumers across the country. The government will continue to monitor the sugar market and may issue further orders as needed to maintain market equilibrium.
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