Centre caps sugar dealer stock at 1,000 quintals for festive season

The Centre has tightened sugar inventory rules ahead of the festive season, capping dealer stocks at 1,000 quintals with a 15-day holding limit. Effective October 15 to November 30, the move aims to prevent stockpiling and ensure mill-level price cuts reach retail consumers. Kolkata and Assam get a higher limit of 2,000 quintals.