Sugar inflation hits 29.80% nationally, led by Odisha
In short
Sugar prices rose sharply in September, with retail sugar inflation at 29.80% across the country.
Odisha led the states and Union territories mentioned in the report. Wholesale inflation also eased to 12.72% from 16.29% in August, but the report does not say why sugar got more expensive.
What the reporting says
Retail sugar inflation reached 29.80% nationally in September, with Odisha leading among the states and Union territories mentioned. The reported summary also said wholesale inflation eased to 12.72% from 16.29% in August. The immediate issue is higher consumer prices for sugar; the reporting does not explain the supply driver or whether the rise will continue.
Why it matters
Retail sugar inflation reached 29.80% nationally in September, and Odisha was highlighted as leading among the 21 states and Union territories mentioned. The summary also says wholesale inflation eased to 12.72% from 16.29% in August. The report does not give a cause for the sugar price rise, so the driver and duration remain unclear.