13.50 LMT sugar quota fixed for second fortnight of September 2026
New Delhi: The Food Ministry on September 15 has fixed the domestic sugar sales quota at 13.50 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) for the second fortnight of September 2026.
This is the second quota announced by the government after taking decision to allocate fortnightly quota from existing monthly quota system.
The quota will be applicable from September 16 to September 30, 2026, according to the latest allocation.
For first fortnight of September, the quota allocated for sugar mills was 13 lakh metric tonnes (LMT).
For August 2026, the government had allocated a monthly sugar quota of 22.50 LMT, the same as the allocation for August 2025. The quota for July 2026 was fixed at 22 LMT.
The fortnightly allocation for September comes as the government continues to regulate sugar availability in the domestic market through periodic sales quotas.
The quota mechanism is aimed at ensuring adequate sugar availability and preventing sharp fluctuations in domestic prices. Market conditions and demand will remain key factors in determining sugar prices during September.
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Source : ChiniMandi
