<h1>Government caps raw jute stocks to curb hoarding; millers warn of production pain and contract supply risks</h1> The government's Jute Commissioner issued a stock-control order capping raw jute holdings (balers with presses 2,000 quintals, other stockists 300 quintals, and mills at 45 days' consumption) to curb hoarding amid sharp price rises. Millers contend the limits-imposed early in the season-will impede production, worsen supply for mandated government bag contracts priced at a capped rate, and render operations unviable absent reimbursement; balers and traders attribute price spikes to reduced production, lower carryover and import constraints, not hoarding. Stakeholders predict a short-term supply boost but say the measure is unlikely to stabilise prices long-term, raising regulatory and commercial tensions.