The Central Government has fixed the domestic sugar sales quota at 13 lakh metric tonnes for the second fortnight of November 2026, covering the period from November 16 to November 30.
According to the Department of Food and Public Distribution, sugar mills are permitted to sell sugar produced up to November 30, 2026, over and above their allocated sales quota for the second fortnight.
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Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
Domestic sugar sales quota fixed at 13 lakh metric tonnes.
Allocation covers November 16–30, 2026.
Eligible mills can sell sugar produced up to November 30 beyond their allocated quota.
The additional permission covers mills that started crushing in October or November.
October-produced sugar from mills that started crushing in October can be sold during November.
This additional sales permission applies to sugar mills that commenced crushing operations in November or had already started crushing in October.
The Department has also clarified that mills which commenced crushing operations in October 2026 are already permitted to sell the sugar produced during October in November.
The allocation is part of the government's fortnightly domestic sugar quota system, under which sales quantities are regulated through periodic allocations to sugar mills.
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Why This Matters
The quota regulates the quantity of sugar released by mills for domestic sales during the specified period. The additional permission allows eligible mills to sell their recent production beyond the regular allocation.
