India bans sugar exports till Sept 2026, locking in domestic supply for FMCG and QSR cost lines
Government extends sugar export ban through September 2026 amid weak cane yields and El Niño risk, retaining only EU/US quota exemptions. Move caps a key input cost for FMCG, QSR, sweets and grocery players, easing food inflation pressure but signalling tighter commodity controls ahead.
India bans sugar exports until September 2026 to protect domestic supply amid weak cane yields and El Niño fears. Move aims to curb food inflation, with EU/US quota exemptions retained, impacting FMCG, QSR, sweets and grocery cost structures.
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