India could restrict sugar exports to 10 mln T -govt source
After higher output f'cast, India allowed some more exports
Traders say exports of 10 mln T to help industry, government
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NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, May 24 (Reuters) - India plans to restrict sugar exports for the first time in six years to prevent a surge in domestic prices, potentially capping this season's exports at 10 million tonnes, a government source told Reuters on Tuesday.
India is the world's biggest sugar producer and the second biggest exporter behind Brazil.
Reuters in March reported that India was planning to curb sugar exports to keep a lid on local prices and ensure steady supplies in the domestic market.
(Reporting by Mayank Bhardwaj and Rajendra Jadhav Editing by David Goodman and Susan Fenton)
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