
Aug 25, 2026
✦MoneyControl
UP election to Maharashtra cooperatives: Why sugar is at the heart of rural politics
Sugar prices are rising across India, impacting rural politics ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election. Retail prices in UP climbed to Rs 55.70 per kg by August 20. The Centre allowed 1 million tonnes of duty-free raw sugar imports to help, as sugar remains vital for farmers and mills.