ISMA says India faces no sugar shortage; prices expected to fall

The Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) issued a statement asserting that the nation does not face a sugar shortage. According to the trade body, current inventories are sufficient to meet domestic demand, and market analysts expect retail sugar prices to ease in the coming weeks.\n\nISMA attributes the stable supply to a robust harvest season and steady imports that have bolstered stock levels across major mills. The association said that production figures for the current crop year are on track, and no supply constraints have been reported.\n\nConsumers can therefore look forward to lower prices at retail outlets, the association added, as excess stock begins to flow through the distribution chain. Traders are monitoring the market closely, but the overall outlook remains positive for price moderation.\n\nThe statement comes after recent speculation in the media about a possible shortage that had prompted concerns among households and small businesses. ISMA’s clarification aims to dispel those rumours and provide confidence to both buyers and sellers in the sugar market.