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India is importing 1 million tonnes of sugar for the first time in nearly a decade to counter a 40% price surge and supply shortages.
India is the world's largest sugar consumer. Production is expected at 30.6 million tonnes, which is 11% below previous estimates due to El Niño-linked rainfall issues and early exports.
Q. Analyze the factors contributing to the volatility of sugar prices in India and discuss the role of government intervention in stabilizing agricultural commodity markets.
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Keywords: supply-side constraints · price volatility · import liberalization · climatic resilience · market intervention
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