GENERAL1 Oct 2026
Govt cuts sugar stock holding period to 15 days amid festive demand
From October 15, sugar dealers cannot hold stock for more than 15 days from the date they receive it. This limit helps keep sugar moving to shops during the festive season. The new sugar season began October 1, with the fair and remunerative price for sugarcane set at ₹365 per quintal for 2026-27, at 10.25 per cent recovery.
Key Statutory Highlights
- From October 15, dealers will not be allowed to hold sugar for more than 15 days from the date they receive the stock.
- The new sugar season began on October 1.
- The FRP for sugarcane is set at ₹365 per quintal for the 2026-27 season at a basic recovery rate of 10.25 per cent.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you deal in sugar, review how long stock sits with you and plan dispatches so nothing stays beyond 15 days from receipt, starting October 15. Please confirm the exact position for your business with your CA or the latest official notification.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
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