The Central Government has imposed restrictions on sugar stock limits under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and the Sugar (Control) Order, 2025, with traders barred from holding sugar for more than 30 days from the date of receipt.
The restrictions will remain in force from August 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026, with Maharashtra authorities directed to ensure strict implementation of the order.
Sugar Traders Face Stock Limits
Under the new restrictions, traders cannot hold more than 8,000 quintals of sugar at any one location at a given time.
They will also be prohibited from retaining sugar stocks for more than 30 days from the date they receive the consignment.
Traders Must Declare Stock Online
All sugar traders will be required to declare their stock details on the Department of Food and Public Distribution's portal, foodstock.dfpd.gov.in.
Traders must also regularly update their stock information on the portal.
Government, PDS Stocks Exempted
The stock-limit restrictions will not apply to government-held stocks or sugar held by traders designated by the government for distribution through fair-price shops under the Public Distribution System (PDS).
Strict Action Against Hoarding
The Maharashtra authorities have been directed to strictly enforce the order.
The government will take strict action against traders involved in hoarding sugar or accumulating stocks in violation of the restrictions.
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