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Revisiting the hazards of excessive sugar intake

Explore the dangers of excessive sugar intake and its impact on health. From weight gain to heart disease and skin problems, discover the risks associated with high sugar consumption and learn how a balanced diet can lead to a healthier you.

Government allocates export quota of 60 LMT to all sugar mills

The Central Government has prioritized the availability of about 275 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of sugar for domestic consumption, about 50 LMT sugar for diversion to ethanol production, and has a closing balance of about 60 LMT as of 30.09.2023.

Centre allows export of 60 LMT sugar

In order to stabilize sugar prices and also the financial positions of sugar mills in the country, the Centre has allowed the export of sugar up to 60 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) during the sugar season 2022-23.

High production cost of Sugar in UP likely to adversely impact its export

As against a projected sugar production of over 100 MT in the upcoming crushing season (2022-23), the state's own consumption is likely to remain at 40 MT, leaving a vast chunk of sugar to remain stored in the mills if the state fails to push its stock in the national market, sources said.

Govt. decides to regulate sugar exports

As per an order issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with effect from 1 June 2022 till 31 October 2022, or till further order, the export of sugar will be allowed with specific permission of the Directorate of Sugar, Department of Food & Public Distribution.