Pithoragarh
India’s sugar export halt pushes prices to 100 rupees a kilo in Nepal’s Baitadi market
Sugar prices have risen sharply in Nepal after India stopped exports, with the staple selling for 100 Indian rupees a kilogram in Baitadi, or 160 Nepali rupees. Residents who rely on India’s Jhulaghat market say the restriction has raised household costs, while traders report fewer Nepali customers crossing the border.