Wholesale Sugar Prices Fall Across Major Cities; Retail Lags

After a series of policy moves to limit hoarding and enforce stock caps, wholesale sugar prices across India have begun to retreat. The decline is evident in most metropolitan areas, yet retail prices have not mirrored the trend, especially on e‑commerce platforms where the cost per kilogram can still reach Rs 70.

**Latest market data** | City | Wholesale (Rs/kg) | Retail (Rs/kg) | |------|-------------------|----------------| | Noida | 53.5‑55.5 | 58‑62 | | Lucknow | 50‑52 | 56‑60 | | Delhi | 54‑55.5 | 58‑62 | | Mumbai | 51‑54 | 60‑64 | | Kanpur | 51‑53 | 57‑60 | | Ghaziabad | 53.5‑55.5 | 58‑62 | | Varanasi | 51.5‑53.5 | 57‑61 | | Ahmedabad | 52‑54.5 | 58‑62 | | Bengaluru | 53‑56 | 60‑64 | | Chennai | 54‑57 | 58‑63 | | Hyderabad | 52‑55 | 59‑63 | | Kolkata | 53‑56 | 62‑66 | | Patna | 52.5‑55 | 60‑64 | | Jaipur | 48‑50.5 | 55‑59 |

The data shows a clear gap between wholesale and retail pricing, with the latter staying above Rs 55 per kg in most locations. Consumers are hopeful that the downward pressure on wholesale rates will eventually translate into lower prices at the point of sale.

On the international stage, sugar markets are under strain from weather‑related disruptions that have reduced cane output in key producing regions. This has kept global sugar prices high, limiting India’s ability to regain its former position as a top exporter.

Jaggery, however, remains expensive. Seasonal demand spikes ahead of Diwali are driving prices up, and experts say a price dip is unlikely before the festival season ends.