Sugar prices surge as weak crops tighten supplies

New Delhi: Sugar has become significantly more expensive in Indian markets, with retail and wholesale prices rising sharply in recent weeks as concerns over domestic supplies grow. Retail sugar prices reached ₹55.7 per kg on August 20, up from ₹46.3 per kg a year earlier, according to Department of Consumer Affairs data. The rise represents an increase of around 20 per cent over the past year.…