Lotus Sticks Price in India Falls 3.8% to USD 463.13/tonne

Lotus sticks in India were priced at USD 463.13/tonne as of 2026-09-01, down 3.8% from USD 481.22/tonne on 2026-08-01. The monthly change and the week change both stand at -3.8%, measured against the same August figure.

Over the quarter the commodity has moved the other way. From USD 403.25/tonne on 2026-06-01, the price is up 14.8% at the latest quote. The 52-week high of USD 731.32/tonne was recorded on 2026-05-01 and the 52-week low of USD 368.48/tonne on 2026-03-01.

Several policy measures affecting sugar markets in India have been reported by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs in recent weeks. On 2026-08-22 the ministry reported lower-than-expected sugar production due to crop disease and waterlogging, reducing available output for the 2025-26 season. On 2026-08-20 it reported that India permitted duty-free import of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar to boost domestic supply.

Further measures were announced earlier in the period. On 2026-07-28 the ministry said the government imposed a 400-tonne stock limit on all sugar dealers effective August 1 to curb hoarding, and on 2026-09-01 it reported that bulk consumers were barred from holding sugar stocks exceeding 15 days of consumption.