Retail Sugar Prices Still High Despite Wholesale Decline

Even though wholesale rates have softened, retailers are still charging higher prices to consumers. The lag is largely due to existing inventory that was purchased at peak prices, which sellers are reluctant to discount. Current retail figures reveal a spread of Rs 58‑Rs 72 per kilogram depending on the city. For example, Noida and Gurugram see prices between Rs 58 and Rs 62, while Mumbai’s market ranges from Rs 66 to Rs 72. The gap between wholesale and retail rates raises the question of when the market correction will reach the end‑user.