Sugar Industry Seeks Govt Intervention to Avert Price Crash
The Indian sugar industry is urging the government to intervene and prevent a potential price collapse, a leading industry figure warned on Friday, August 1, 2025. He highlighted the risk of a domestic sugar glut if immediate measures aren’t taken.
Without government intervention, excess sugar supply could lead to drastically lower prices. This would severely impact the profitability and long-term sustainability of sugar mills across the country.
The industry representative stressed the need for proactive measures to manage the surplus sugar production. This could involve export promotion or other strategies to balance supply and demand.
The potential crisis underscores the precarious position of the sugar industry, a vital sector employing millions. The government’s response will be crucial in determining the livelihoods of farmers and workers dependent on this sector. Failure to act decisively could trigger widespread economic distress in key sugar-producing states.
