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What is the current national sugar stock level and projected demand to support the claim of no shortage?

The Indian Sugar Mills Association has stated there is no sugar shortage in India and that the price rise is temporary.

WHY WE'RE ASKING

Public claims about commodity availability require verification through official stock and demand data to prevent hoarding and ensure food security.

WHAT WE KNOW

ISMA has stated there is no sugar shortage
ISMA characterizes the price rise as temporary

WHAT WE DON'T KNOW

Current national sugar stock in metric tonnes
Projected monthly demand figures
Expected duration of the temporary price rise
Stock-to-consumption ratio compared to safety norms

SUPPORTING QUESTIONS

1.What is the current closing stock of sugar as of the latest month in metric tonnes?
2.What is the monthly domestic sugar consumption rate for the past six months?
3.What is the minimum buffer stock norm and how does current stock compare?
4.What is the projected date by which prices are expected to return to previous levels?

SOURCES & DOCUMENTS

'No Sugar Shortage In India', ISMA Says Price Rise Is Temporary - outlookbusiness.com
outlookbusiness.com · news · 24/8/2026

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