ChiniMandi, Mumbai: 19th May 2026
Domestic Market
Sugar Prices Trade Steady to Firm Amid Tight Supply Concerns
Sugar prices traded on a steady-to-firm note across major domestic markets today.
Prices in Maharashtra and Karnataka were reported higher by around ₹10 per quintal. Despite the government's export restrictions aimed at improving local availability, tightening domestic supplies continued to support market sentiment.
In North India, M-grade sugar prices in Muzaffarnagar were quoted at ₹4,080-₹4,140 per quintal, reflecting a largely stable market trend. Meanwhile, S-grade sugar prices in Kolhapur were reported at ₹3,800-₹3,840 per quintal, up by around ₹10 per quintal from the previous session.
Ex-mill Sugar Prices as on May, 19 2026 :
State | S/30 [Rates per Quintal] | M/30 [Rates per Quintal] |
Maharashtra | ₹3730 to 3750 | ₹3830 to 3850 |
South Karnataka | ₹4125 to 4150 | ₹4175 to 4200 |
Uttar Pradesh | - | ₹4080 to 4140 |
Gujarat | ₹3931 to 3951 | ₹4021 to 4051 |
Tamil Nadu | ₹4020 to 4225 | ₹4250 to 4275 |
Madhya Pradesh | ₹3975 to 4000 | ₹4045 to 4070 |
Punjab | - | ₹4180 to 4291 |
(All the above rates are excluding GST) |
Destination-wise Spot Prices as on May, 19 2026 :
City | Grade | Rate |
Delhi | M/30 | ₹4,357.50 |
Kanpur | M/30 | ₹4,389.00 |
Kolhapur | M/30 | ₹4,084.50 |
Kolkata | M/30 | ₹4,389.00 |
Muzaffarnagar | M/30 | ₹4,326.00 |
Ahmedabad | M/30 | ₹4,336.50 |
Bangaluru | M/30 | ₹4,305.00 |
Chennai | M/30 | ₹4,557.00 |
International Market
At the time of writing this update London White Sugar #The 5 front month contract is trading at $443.20 ton, whereas the New York Sugar # 11 The front month contract is trading at 15.02 c/lb. The corn futures market trades at 478-2 and the ethanol Chicago trades at 1.95000s.
Currency, Commodity & Indian Indices
The rupee traded against the US dollar at 96.596 whereas USD was trading with BRL at 5.0069 Crude WTI traded at $103.35 a barrel. Sensex closed 114.19 points down at 75,200.85 whereas Nifty closed 31.95 points lower at 23,618.00
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