India's Sugar Supply Stable Despite Production Dip, Says Food Secretary

• Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra confirms India's comfortable sugar supply position.
• Production estimates for the current year revised down from 343 LT to 330 LT, but consumption is 290 LT.
• India maintains a surplus of sugar, even with 20 LT export allowance (though not fully materialized).
• AISTA reports 2.01 LT sugar exported through February in MY 2025-26, with UAE and Afghanistan as top destinations.
• Government approved 2 million tonnes for export in MY 2025-26, with an additional 5 LT recently allowed.