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Both reports agree that ISMA blames the price surge on speculation and stocking rather than a true shortage, and both say the association expects prices to ease soon.
Sugar Prices · India
ISMA blames speculation for sugar price surge
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ISMA attributed the recent rise in sugar prices to speculation and bulk buyer stocking.
The association said the surge does not reflect an actual supply shortage.
Its president, Niraj Shirgaokar, said traders created misleading impressions of tightness.
ISMA rejected claims that ethanol production caused the shortage.
Why it mattersConsumers face potential food inflation risks if sugar hoarding and speculative price manipulation continue unchecked.
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The association expects prices to ease as government measures and higher supplies take effect.
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The reports say ISMA sees the recent sugar price surge as driven by speculation and stocking rather than a real shortage. Niraj Shirgaokar is quoted as saying traders created misleading impressions of tightness, and the association rejects the idea that ethanol production caused the problem. The coverage also says ISMA expects prices to ease as government measures and additional supplies improve availability.
Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: The Times of India, The Hans India
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Stocking, speculation behind ‘unnatural’ sugar price surge: ISMA
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Stocking, speculation behind ‘unnatural’ sugar price surge: ISMA
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The Times of India reports that the Indian Sugar Mills Association stated that recent sugar price spikes are driven by speculation and bulk buyer stocking rather than an actual supply shortage. ISMA president Niraj Shirgaokar attributed the unnatural price rise to misleading impressions of tightness created by traders, while dismissing claims that ethanol production caused the shortage. The association expects retail prices to rationalize soon due to government measures and increasing supplies.
No Shortage Of Sugar In India, Prices Will Soon Ease, Says ISMA
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The Hans India reports that the Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association clarified that India does not face a sugar shortage despite recent price surges. According to ISMA president Niraj Shirgaokar, the price hike is primarily the result of speculative stocking ahead of the festive season rather than underlying supply issues. The association anticipates that prices will ease soon as speculative purchases slow down and government measures like duty-free imports augment domestic availability.