India, recognized as the world's second-largest sugar producer, has confirmed it will not impose any restrictions on sugar exports, as stated by Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra. The country has allocated 1.59 million metric tons for export, despite expectations that domestic production will fall short of consumption for the second consecutive year due to lower cane yields in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. The country's total sugar production is projected at 32 million tons, slightly down from earlier estimates of 32.4 million tons. Additionally, there are no plans to reduce import duties on edible oils, which have seen price increases due to a rally in global markets and a depreciating rupee. As a result, the rising costs of edible oils are expected to impact consumers. The decline in sugar and edible oil consumption has been attributed to a shortage of commercial gas cylinders, which has led restaurants to reduce operations during the summer holiday season. Sugar consumption decreased by 200,000 tons in March, with a similar drop anticipated in April, further affecting total consumption for the marketing year ending in September.