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Commodities India's Lower Sugar Quota for Domestic Sales Failed to Tame Demand, Says Industry
India's lower monthly sugar sales quotas failed to tame demand, with wholesale prices surging to Rs 6,036 per quintal by August 26, according to The Hindu BusinessLine. Mills dispatched 7% more sugar than allotted between October 2025 and May 2026, while ISMA estimates closing stocks at just 36 lakh tonnes by September 30.
Commodities Govt sets LPG production targets for refiners; Reliance gets largest quota
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry has fixed maximum LPG production targets for 21 refineries and upstream companies, with combined potential of 63,810 tonnes per day. Reliance Industries' older refinery gets the largest quota of up to 18,000 tonnes per day. The move follows supply disruptions during the West Asia crisis, when the Strait of Hormuz closure exposed India's 64 percent import dependence.
Commodities Nickel's Fortunes Hinge on Indonesia's Mining Quota Policy as Prices Rebound
Nickel prices have rebounded from six-month lows to $16,950/tonne, but the direction for H2 2026 hinges on Indonesia's mining quota policy. Indonesia is considering raising its RKAB quota to 360 million tonnes, which could shift global supply dynamics. Forecasts from BMI, AOCE, and ING Think indicate potential price moderation, with market surplus or deficit depending on policy decisions.
Trade UK Trade Deal: India Invites Applications for Car Import Quota Under CETA
India's DGFT has invited applications for the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for importing 0.378 million conventional-engine passenger cars from the UK at a concessional 10% customs duty, down from 110%, under the India-UK CETA. The application window runs from July 21 to August 4, 2026.