We remain positive on the sugar sector (especially efficient companies) as government policies (sugarcane price/MSP/ethanol prices) will ensure survival of the weakest. While the regulation of sugar exports appears optically negative, we are convinced that it is aimed at a) ensuring adequate stock for local consumption, thus avoiding any undesired rally in domestic prices, and b) continuity in the ethanol programme (ethanol momentum could get upset in case of a significant rally in sugar prices). BRCM continues to be the best among the sugar pack, in our view. We maintain BUY rating on Balrampur Chini (CMP-INR 374; Sep’23TP- INR 465).