Centre tightens sugar stock retention, dealer registration rules for mills

The government has directed all sugar mills to clear sold sugar stock from their premises within seven days and to sell only to dealers registered on the DFPD portal with effect from September 15, 2026, the Directorate of Sugar & Vegetable Oils (DSVO) said in a circular. The directions, issued on September 10, 2026, apply [...] Vivek Waghmode