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.
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.