Govt allows import of 3 lakh tonnes sugar at 25% duty
The government had hiked import duty on sugar in July to 50 percent from 40 percent to curb dumping of the commodity in India as international prices fell.
Sep 07, 2017, 18:28 PM IST
China considers raising tariffs on sugar imports
China is considering special import duties on sugar as part of an anti-dumping probe, according to two people familiar with the matter, in what would be a win for domestic producers seeking help battling cheap imports from Brazil and other major growers.
Apr 26, 2017, 15:11 PM IST
ISMA wants govt to buy surplus sugar stock to end crisis
Government's decision to hike import duty on sugar and remove excise duty on ethanol will help millers only in the long run and it should buy 10 percent of the sweetener produced this year to help clear cane arrears, sugar industry body ISMA said on Wednesday.
Apr 29, 2015, 18:06 PM IST
CCEA okays hike in sugar import duty to 40%
The Centre had in August last year hiked the import duty on both raw and refined sugar to 25 percent from 15 percent.
Apr 29, 2015, 15:42 PM IST
Govt hikes import duty on sugar to 40% from 25%
Sugar production of India, the world's second largest producer, is estimated to be higher than the domestic consumption for the fifth year in a row this season.
Apr 29, 2015, 14:07 PM IST
Food ministry for hiking import duty on sugar to 40%
The Food ministry would recommend a hike in import duty on sugar to 40 percent from the current 25 percent to check sliding price of the sweetener and enable mills to clear mounting cane arrears that has reached almost Rs 20,000 crore so far.
Apr 15, 2015, 17:30 PM IST
Govt not to hike import duty on sugar
Rejecting the demand to hike import duty on sugar to 40 percent, the Finance Ministry on Friday said the levy will be retained at the existing level of 15 percent.
Jul 25, 2014, 17:50 PM IST
Speculation responsible for sugar price rise: Paswan
With sugar prices rising after the Centre rolled out incentives for the industry, Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Wednesday blamed the increase on market speculation and said surplus stocks will help stabilise rates.
Jun 25, 2014, 22:17 PM IST
Sugar stocks extend gains for second day
Shares of sugar companies on Tuesday soared higher for second day in a row after the government announced interest-free loans for cash-strapped mills and hiked import duty.
Jun 24, 2014, 12:03 PM IST
Govt to give more interest-free loan to sugar mills
The government on Monday decided to provide additional interest-free loan of up to Rs 4,400 crore to sugar mills and hike import duty on sweetener to enable the cash-starved industry pay their huge arrears to sugarcane farmers.
Jun 23, 2014, 15:56 PM IST
Govt agrees to raise import duty on sugar with rider
The government has also decided to raise the mandatory blending of ethanol in gasoline to 10 percent from 5 percent.
Jun 23, 2014, 13:37 PM IST
Sugar stocks soar on import duty hike, interest free loans
Government will extend sugar export subsidy of Rs 3,300 per tonne till September this year.
Jun 23, 2014, 12:40 PM IST
Sugar prices may rise as govt hikes import duty on sugar to 40%
Govt will hike import duty on sugar to 40 percent from the current 15 percent, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Monday.
Jun 23, 2014, 12:18 PM IST
