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Odisha tops sugar price surge as inflation breaches 30% across 21 states and UTs
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 01:01 AM
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Sugar prices have risen sharply, with inflation crossing the 30% mark in 21 Indian states and union territories, and Odisha recording the highest increase.
The latest price data released by market analysts shows that sugar inflation has surged past 30% in 21 states and union territories across India. Among them, Odisha recorded the steepest rise, outpacing other regions in the country.
Economists attribute the spike to a combination of lower domestic production, higher global sugar prices and increased demand during festive seasons. The state's sugar mills have reported reduced output this year, tightening supply in local markets.
Consumer price indices reflect the impact, with households in Odisha facing higher grocery bills. Retailers have responded by adjusting shelf prices, and the state government is monitoring the situation to prevent further strain on low‑income families.
The trend underscores broader inflationary pressures in the Indian food sector, prompting calls for policy measures to stabilise essential commodity prices.
Economists attribute the spike to a combination of lower domestic production, higher global sugar prices and increased demand during festive seasons. The state's sugar mills have reported reduced output this year, tightening supply in local markets.
Consumer price indices reflect the impact, with households in Odisha facing higher grocery bills. Retailers have responded by adjusting shelf prices, and the state government is monitoring the situation to prevent further strain on low‑income families.
The trend underscores broader inflationary pressures in the Indian food sector, prompting calls for policy measures to stabilise essential commodity prices.