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Sweet Success: Resilient sugar stocks shine as top performers amidst market weakness!
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Sweet Success: Resilient sugar stocks shine as top performers amidst market weakness!

Sugar stocks displayed a remarkable upswing in consecutive trading sessions, with the majority of them reaching new 52-week highs on the bourses today.

In an otherwise subdued market, Indian benchmark indices faced challenges in building momentum, whereas sugar stocks exhibited remarkable resilience. A rally in the majority of sugar stocks was driven by optimism surrounding reports suggesting the potential increase in the State Advisory Price (SAP) for sugarcane by the Uttar Pradesh government. Sugar stocks displayed a remarkable upswing in consecutive trading sessions, with the majority of them reaching new 52-week highs on the bourses today.

 

Stock Name Today's High (Rs) Previous Close (Rs) Gain (%)
Avadh Sugar & Energy Ltd 695 612.05 13.55281
Uttam Sugar Mills Ltd 440 399.8 10.05503
Magadh Sugar & Energy Ltd 648.2 594.55 9.023631
Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd 54.65 50.6 8.003953
Dalmia Bharat Sugar & Industries  436.4 405.05 7.739785
Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd 288.7 268.4 7.563338

 

Earlier, the Indian government encouraged sugar producers to redirect surplus sugarcane stocks toward ethanol production, leveraging the country's robust sugar manufacturing capacity. This move aligns with India's commitment to reduce carbon emissions by promoting the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) initiative. Under this initiative, ethanol is blended with petrol, aiming to diminish reliance on fossil fuels and promote the use of biofuels in vehicles.

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Moreover, this strategic approach effectively addresses the issue of surplus sugar production in the country. Consequently, sugar company stocks experienced a substantial growth, driven by the dual incentive provided by the government to promote ethanol production.

The sustained and anticipated growth in ethanol demand bodes well for the sugar industry, offering it an additional avenue for revenue and expansion. Keep a close eye on these stocks for the upcoming sessions!

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.

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