India’s Sugar Export Ban Has No Impact on Nepal’s Supplies, G2G Trade Continues Uninterrupted
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India's recent decision to restrict sugar exports will not impact supplies to Nepal, as government-to-government (G2G) trade remains exempted. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) amended the export policy from "Restricted" to "Prohibited" until September 30, 2026, but G2G exports based on official requests for food security are explicitly allowed. This ensures the continuity of sugar imports to Nepal, which primarily uses state-to-state procurement channels with India.
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