Indian Sugar Market Report
(August 15, 2025)
Domestic Ex-Mill Sugar Rates (per Quintal)
The domestic sugar market in India is showing a mixed trend with steady to firm prices across major states. Prices are holding at multi-year highs due to lower production and sustained demand.
Maharashtra: S/30 at ₹3890 to ₹3920 per quintal and M/30 at ₹3940 to ₹3960 per quintal.
South Karnataka: S/30 at ₹4010 to ₹4025 per quintal and M/30 at ₹4020 to ₹4075 per quintal.
Uttar Pradesh: M/30 at ₹3990 to ₹4100 per quintal. Note that there is no S/30 rate listed in the source, which matches the provided information.
Gujarat: S/30 at ₹3941 to ₹3961 per quintal and M/30 at ₹3971 to ₹4001 per quintal.
Tamil Nadu: S/30 at ₹4075 to ₹4200 per quintal and M/30 at ₹4125 to ₹42…
[6:38 pm, 15/8/2025] Nand Kumar: 🇮🇳 PM Modi’s Independence Day Address: A Reformist Vision for Viksit Bharat 2047 🇮🇳
In a 98-minute unscripted speech—his longest yet—Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out a sweeping roadmap for India’s transformation by 2047. Despite the BJP’s reduced Lok Sabha tally, the tone was confident, reformist, and deeply rooted in the belief that the collective strength of 140 crore Indians can shape a developed, self-reliant nation.
🔹 Economic & Global Ambitions
India is poised to become the world’s third-largest economy, driven by Atmanirbhar Bharat, Swadeshi innovation, and global leadership—from G20 diplomacy to Olympic aspirations.
🔹 Major Announcements
- GST 2.0 by Diwali 2025
- Defence Shield with offensive capabilities by 2035
- 75,000 new medical seats to curb outbound education
- Net-zero railways and 500 GW non-renewable energy target
- 100,000 youth to enter politics beyond dynastic lines
🔹 Governance & Legal Reforms
Colonial-era laws are being replaced with justice-first frameworks. Banking reforms have earned global credibility, and citizen-centric governance is the new norm.
🔹 Social & Cultural Priorities
- Swift justice for crimes against women
- Advocacy for Uniform Civil Code
- Concern over Hindu minorities in Bangladesh
- Women-led development through ₹9 lakh crore in SHG funding
🔹 Agriculture & Environment
Natural farming, tech-enabled support, and organic exports are central to India’s green ambitions.
🔹 Youth & Education
Mother-tongue education, skill development, and ₹1 lakh crore in research funding signal a future-ready generation.
🔹 Security & Infrastructure
Operation Sindoor, zero tolerance for corruption, and robust infrastructure growth underscore national resilience.
🔹 Cultural & Global Identity
India’s civilizational pride—from Chandrayaan-3 to repatriated artifacts—is now aligned with global health and digital infrastructure initiatives.
🧭 Modi’s message was clear: setbacks in seat count do not dilute the nation’s resolve. The path to Viksit Bharat is paved with reforms, resilience, and unity.
