No timeline fixed by Government for decision on revising sugar MSP: Minister
The Indian government has not set a timeline for revising the minimum selling price (MSP) of sugar, Minister Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya informed the Rajya Sabha. The current MSP, fixed at ₹31/kg since 2019, remains unchanged despite industry demands for an increase to ₹39.14/kg due to rising costs. Sugar production for 2024-25 stands at 146.05 lakh metric tonnes.
Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, informed about the minimum selling price (MSP) of sugar in response to an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha.
In response to a question from MP Mohammed Nadimul Haque, regarding the expected timeline for the Government’s decision on revising the MSP of sugar and whether stakeholders are involved in the consultation period for the same, she stated that there is no timeline fixed by the Government for decision on revising the MSP of sugar. In this regard, various representation/suggestions have been received from sugar industry Associations and stakeholders. Government has consulted with other concerned Ministries/Departments and seeking comments thereon.
She also informed that the sugar production for the current sugar season (2024-25), as of 27th January 2025, is 146.05 lakh metric tonnes.
The current MSP of sugar, set at Rs 31 per kg in February 2019, has remained unchanged. However, industry groups have called for an increase due to rising production costs. To address this disparity, industry bodies in India are actively urging the government to raise the sugar MSP from the current rate of Rs 31 to a minimum of Rs 39.14 per kg.
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Source : Chinimandi
