Centre raises bulk sugar stock limit to 30 days to ensure adequate supplies

New Delhi, Sep 18 (UNI) The government has relaxed sugar stockholding norms for bulk users ahead of the festive season, allowing them to maintain inventory for up to 30 days of consumption. However, the additional stock beyond the existing 15-day ceiling will have to come exclusively from eligible imports under the Advance Authorisation Scheme (AAS) or Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ). The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) said the decision is intended to improve supply availability for industrial users without adding pressure on domestic sugar stocks. Under the revised rules, sugar purchased from the domestic market can still be…