Uttar Pradesh Has Surplus Sugar Stocks To Meet Two-Month National Demand
· Business · Hindustan Times, Zee News
Uttar Pradesh holds over 28 lakh tonnes of sugar in existing stocks, enough to satisfy national demand for two months. Officials stated the state's current inventory can meet its own consumption needs for the next six to seven months. Despite recent price spikes from ₹50 to ₹70 per kilogram, the state government and sugar mills maintain there is no physical shortage. They attribute the rising costs to market speculation and potential supply chain disruptions from Maharashtra. The state has offered to supply its surplus to other parts of India if required.
Why it matters
The surplus in Uttar Pradesh offers a buffer against national sugar price volatility and potential supply shortages elsewhere in the country.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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