Government fixes 23 LMT monthly sugar quota for domestic sale in April 2026

In an announcement on March 25, the Food Ministry allocated a monthly sugar quota of 23 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) for April 2026, which is higher than the quota allocated for March 2026 of 22.5 LMT.

In April 2025, the government had allocated a monthly sugar quota of 23.5 LMT for domestic sale.


According to market experts, the higher sugar allocation by the Government for April 2026 compared to the previous month is keeping in mind the likely higher sugar demand catering to the summer season, which usually peaks during April and May, before the monsoon starts. The market is expected to remain range-bound with this quota announcement.

The sugar mills are expected to close crushing operations soon, hence the Government is cautiously watching the sugar pipeline.

Source: https://www.chinimandi.com/government-fixes-23-lmt-monthly-sugar-quota-for-domestic-sale-in-april-2026/