India halts sugar exports till Sept 30, 2026 to shield domestic supply

DGFT bans sugar exports until September 30, 2026, with carve-outs for EU/US quotas and Advance Authorization re-exports. Move follows 0.75 mt shipped of 1.59 mt permitted, with 2025-26 net output at 28 mt vs 26.1 mt prior. FMCG, confectionery and beverage input costs in focus.

— Filed Thu, 14 May, 2026, 09:09 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

India banned sugar exports until September 30, 2026 to protect domestic supplies and curb prices as global rates rebound, with exemptions for EU/US quota shipments and Advance Authorization Scheme re-exports. Affects FMCG, confectionery and beverage input costs.