# Sugar stocks Balrampur Chini, Bajaj Sugar, others crash up to 7% as centre stops diversion to ethanol

- Source: Economic Times
- Published: 2026-10-19T05:00:09+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/balrampur-chini-other-sugar-stocks-slide-up-to-6-as-govt-halts-diversion-to-ethanol/articleshow/135040164.cms
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Sugar stocks dropped in early trading following the government's directive to cease sugar diversion for ethanol production. The decision impacts major sugar companies like Balrampur Chini Mills and Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar, which experienced a decline between 2% and 7%. This directive aims to enhance domestic sugar availability amidst rising prices. The government's action follows concerns about pot

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