India Extends Duty-Free Raw Sugar Imports Until December 31
What Happened
The Indian government has extended the deadline for duty-free imports of up to 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar from October 31 to December 31, 2026. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade issued the amendment on October 19, followed by a Finance Ministry notification on October 22. The existing import quota and other conditions remain unchanged.
Key Takeaways
The extension gives importers two additional months to use their existing duty-free allocations. It aims to support domestic sugar availability, but does not increase the permitted import quantity.