# India doubles sugar stock limits for bulk importers

> Government eases restrictions on imported sugar while keeping domestic limits tight.
- Title: India doubles sugar stock limits for bulk importers | Shortify
- Summary: Government eases restrictions on imported sugar while keeping domestic limits tight. Bulk sugar users can now hold 30 days of imported sugar stock, double…
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- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/bulk-sugar-users-get-30-day-stock-limit-extension-for-imported-sugar/articleshow/134343074.cms
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## Stock limits relaxed for bulk users
The Department of Food and Public Distribution raised the stock holding limit for bulk sugar consumers from 15 days to 30 days on Friday.
## Who qualifies as bulk users
The new rules apply to businesses that consume more than 10 tonnes of sugar per month.
## Only imported sugar gets extension
The 30-day limit applies only to sugar imported under the Advance Authorisation Scheme or the Tariff Rate Quota.
## Domestic sugar stays restricted
Sugar purchased from Indian suppliers remains subject to the original 15-day stock holding limit.
## Two-tier system now in effect
Bulk users can hold 30 days of imported stock plus 15 days of domestic stock simultaneously under the new policy.
## Key takeaway

Bulk sugar users can now hold 30 days of imported sugar stock, double the previous limit, but domestic sugar remains capped at 15 days.