It further underscored that "all essential food and non-food items are available in ample quantities across all markets and retail outlets nationwide," according to Gulf News.
The Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has welcomed the government's decision to permit the export of 15 lakh tons of sugar during the 2025-26 sugar season, calling it a timely step to support industry planning and market balance. The move, ISMA stated in its press
"This voluntary initiative is a precautionary measure taken to ensure market balance and comes in alignment with the production cut agreed upon during the 33rd OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting (ONOMM), held on 5th October 2022," the minister said in a statement.