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Considering sugar production is likely to be higher than estimated NCP supremo Sharad Pawar has urged prime minister Narendra Modi to reduce the cap on export announced by the centre by a million tonnes,
DNA Explainer: What has led to India's curb on sugar exports, what it means - Unlike wheat, there is no complete ban on sugar export. But from June 1, traders have to secure permission for sale overseas.
Consumers are already bearing the brunt of the high prices of edible oil, wheat and rice for the Russia-Ukraine war and unfavourable weather conditions on the domestic front.
India is now likely to consider imposing restrictions on rice export in a bid to ensure adequate availability in the domestic market and prevent a rise in prices.
In a separate letter, the ministry has asked mills to submit online the details of the dispatch of sugar for export on a daily basis. In case of non-submission of these details, the applications for EROs may not be considered. Sugar mills have to apply for approval for dispatch of sugar for export/deemed exports, it said. Sugar Export Restrictions: Govt Notifies Capping of Sugar Exports at 10 Million Tonnes for This Year; Exports to Be Allowed with Special Permission.