# Sugar prices may stay firm on tight inventories, says Ind-Ra - The HinduBusinessLine

> Ind-Ra expects Indian sugar prices to stay firm in H1 FY27 because inventories remain tight and 2025-26 output is below expectations. It also notes that oversupply and rising cane costs are squeezing ethanol margins in India.

- Date: 2026-03-25 · published 2026-03-25T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region India · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/20162-sugar-prices-may-stay-firm-on-tight-inventories-says-ind-ra-the
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## Why it matters

This is an Indian sugar and ethanol story with little direct effect on feed grains, though firm sugar prices could shift cane-based ethanol economics.

## Sources

- thehindubusinessline.com: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/sugar-prices-may-stay-firm-on-tight-inventories-says-ind-ra/article70783808.ece

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