GENERAL22 Sept 2026
Govts have little role in fixing sugar prices in global market: Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says governments have little role in fixing sugar prices in the global market. He also spoke about farmer distress, saying his region has seen 10,000 farmer suicides. After working on this issue for 15-20 years, he said the core problem is that agriculture is not economically viable. The remark matters for anyone in farming, sugar or agri-business supply chains.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Nitin Gadkari is the Union Road Transport and Highways Minister.
- He said governments have little role in fixing sugar prices in the global market.
- He said his region has seen 10,000 farmer suicides, and after 15-20 years of work he believes the core problem is that agriculture is not economically viable.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business deals in sugar, farming or agri supply, treat this as a signal that price support may not come from policy alone. Review your cost and margin numbers with your CA before you plan next season's commitments, and avoid assuming any particular price will hold.
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