Sugar Prices Surge ₹1,000 Per Quintal Before Diwali: Will Government Measures Bring Relief?

Sugar prices surged ₹1,000 per quintal in ten days ahead of Diwali, raising concerns about festive costs and speculation. The government released an additional 1.4-million-ton domestic quota and capped dealer stocks, while Maharashtra mills began early crushing. This report examines the measures, supply pressures, and prospects for consumer relief soon.