With sugar production projected to be nearly 40 million tonnes (mt) in the 2022-23 sugar season (starting October 1), the central government may be looking at a policy to allow exports of around 8 mt of the sweetener in two tranches, informed trade and market sources.
In the first tranche, market sources said exports of around 5 mt could be permitted. This could be expanded by another 2.5-3 mt only after assessing the price situation and supply-demand scenario.
The sugar season runs from October through September.
If permitted, this will be lower than the 11.2 mt of sugar expected to be exported in