• Source:JND

The sugar rate remained elevated--above Rs 60 per kg-- in retail and domestic markets across the nation. According to ISMA, the sugar industry body, speculative bulk buying and lower production caused shoot up in sugar prices. On August 25, the average retail price in India was Rs 60 per kg.

Sugar Prices Today In Major Indian Cities

Wholesale vs Retail Sugar Prices

Wholesale Prices: The wholesale prices for August 25 are updated. According to chinimandi.com, the wholesale sugar prices in different cities for August 25, 2026 are as follows: 

City

Wholesale Price (per 100 kg)

Delhi

Rs 6,000

Mumbai

Rs 5,900

Kolkata

Rs 6,100

Hyderabad

Rs 6,300

Chennai

Rs 6,600

Kanpur

Rs 6,050

Retail Prices: Sugar Rates in the retail market remain high in retail market. The prices for August 25 are as follows.  

City

Retail Price (per kg)

Delhi

Rs 63

Kanpur

Rs 63

Mumbai

Rs 62

Kolkata

Rs 63

Hyderabad

Rs 63

Chennai

Rs 67

Sugar Price Update FAQ

Ques: Will Sugar Prices Cool Down?

- Sugar industry's apex body Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) on Monday asserted that the sweetener’s price in the retail market is expected to cool down in the coming days following the government's decision— allowing imports and imposing stock holding limits on traders and bulk consumers.

Ques: What was the average sugar price on August 24, 2026? 

- Sugar average all-India retail prices on August 24 were Rs 63.05 per kg, 29 per cent higher than Rs 48.73 per kg a month back. Meanwhile, the maximum retail price on Monday stood at Rs 75 per kg, while the model price was hovering at Rs 65 per kg, according to the government data.

Ques- Dis govt allow sugar import? 

- Yes, the government has allowed a duty-free import window and tightened stockholding limits. 

Note: These are indicative price ranges. Actual sugar prices can vary by market, quality, brand, quantity and seller.


Also In News