India’s sugar production to drop below 27 MMT from 31.8 MMT in 2025 sugar season: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

India’s sugar production to drop below 27 MMT from 31.8 MMT in 2025 sugar season: Report

Live Mint  

New Delhi, February 17 : India's sugar industry is witnessing a notable decline in production for the ongoing sugar season year 2025, with overall output expected to fall below 27 million metric tons, a sharp drop from 31.8 MMT last year, according to a report by Centrum. As of February 15, 2025, sugar production stands at 19.77 MMT, reflecting a 12 per cent decline compared to the same period in the previous season. The state-wise data highlights Maharashtra as the worst-hit, with sugar production dropping 14 per cent YoY. However, the ethanol price revision has disappointed industry players, as only the C-heavy route saw a 3 per cent price increase, contrary to expectations of a broader hike covering B-heavy and direct ethanol production routes.

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Pakistan sugar prices soar through the roof, sell at ₹180 per kg amid Ramazan demand
4 days, 5 hours ago

Pakistan sugar prices soar through the roof, sell at ₹180 per kg amid Ramazan demand

Hindustan Times  

Sugar prices are shooting up the roof in Pakistan even though deputy prime minister Ishaq Dar warned a few days back that the prices should not breach the ₹164 per kg limit. A report from The Dawn said that the average national price of sugar ranged between ₹164 to ₹180 per kilogram. After Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a crackdown …

Sugar production at comfortable levels, says ISMA
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6 days, 21 hours ago

Sugar production at comfortable levels, says ISMA

The Hindu  

Availability of 280 lakh tonnes of sugar for domestic consumption in the current sugar marketing season is at a comfortable level, said the Indian Sugar and Bio Energy Manufacturers Association on Tuesday, allaying fears of shortage in availability of sugar in the domestic market. Domestic sugar consumption between October 2024 and January 2025 was 91.6 lakh tonnes as against the …

3 million tonne drop in sugar production, farmers’ pay hit
1 week, 1 day ago

3 million tonne drop in sugar production, farmers’ pay hit

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The sugar industry in Maharashtra is in the throes of a crisis as annual production has dropped by around 3 million tonnes this year compared to last year and sugar factories are finding it increasingly difficult to pay fair and remunerative prices to cane farmers, Sanjay Khatal, managing director of Maharashtra State Co-Operative Sugar Factories Federation Ltd told Hindustan …

India will have sufficient sugar at the start of next season; minimum selling price of sugar must be hiked: ISMA
3 weeks, 1 day ago

India will have sufficient sugar at the start of next season; minimum selling price of sugar must be hiked: ISMA

Live Mint  

New Delhi, March 4 : India will have sufficient sugar at the start of the next marketing season, which starts in October 2025, Deepak Ballani, Director General of Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association, told ANI. In a telephone interview, Ballani explained India would have some 60-odd lakh tonnes of sugar available as opening stock for the next marketing season, …

Sugar production drops 14 %
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Sugar production drops 14 %

The Hindu  

Sugar production between October 1, 2024 and February 28, 2025 touched 219.78 lakh tonne, which is 14 % less than the sugar produced during the same period during the 2023-2024 sugar season. According to the Indian Sugar and Bio Energy Manufacturers Association, sugar production after diversion for ethanol from October 1, 2023 to February 28, 2024 was 256.16 lakh tonnes. …

A sugar-coated catastrophe: Groundwater crisis in Uttar Pradesh
1 month, 1 week ago

A sugar-coated catastrophe: Groundwater crisis in Uttar Pradesh

Live Mint  

In just 10 years, India has become the second largest exporter of sugar from the fourth largest, but this dominance has come at a high cost: rapid groundwater depletion. Water woes Despite the groundwater crisis, Uttar Pradesh alone has accounted for half of India’s sugar production over the last decade. While Uttar Pradesh’s groundwater recharge capacity remained unchanged, sugarcane production …

Sugar prices increase by 6.5% in one month, likely to rise further as production continues to fall
1 month, 1 week ago

Sugar prices increase by 6.5% in one month, likely to rise further as production continues to fall

India TV News  

Sugar prices increase by 6.5% in one month, likely to rise further as production continues to fall According to trade data, ex-mill sugar prices in Maharashtra for the S-30 grade have increased to Rs 3,790 per quintal as of February 17. Ex-mill sugar prices gone up to Rs 3,790 per quintal According to trade data, ex-mill sugar prices in Maharashtra …

Sugar mills make a case for hike in minimum selling price
1 month, 1 week ago

Sugar mills make a case for hike in minimum selling price

The Hindu  

Sugar mills have sought hike in the minimum selling price of sugar to ₹39 a kg from ₹31 a kg now. Deepak Ballani, Director General of the Indian Sugar & Bio Energy Manufacturers Association told The Hindu that the retail price of sugar was almost flat for the last two years. The cane payment arrears to farmers by the sugar …

India’s sugar production set to dip by 12 pc in 2025 season, forecast below 27 MMT: Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India’s sugar production set to dip by 12 pc in 2025 season, forecast below 27 MMT: Report

Live Mint  

New Delhi, February 2 : Sugar production in India is expected to face a significant decline in the 2025 season, with forecasts predicting a drop to below 27 million metric tons, down from 31.8 MMT in the previous year, according to a Centrum report. This marks a notable 12 per cent decrease in output, primarily attributed to increased diversion of …

Sugar output may drop 15 pc to 27-27.2 MT this season: ISMA, NFCSFL
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sugar output may drop 15 pc to 27-27.2 MT this season: ISMA, NFCSFL

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Jan 31 Sugar production in India -- the world's second-largest producer -- is projected to drop 15 per cent to 27-27.2 million tonnes in the ongoing 2024-25 season ending September, according to two industry bodies. National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Ltd has projected lower sugar output at 27 MT after diversion for ethanol production for the 2024-25 …

Raw sugar falls to 5-month lows, cocoa rises
2 months ago

Raw sugar falls to 5-month lows, cocoa rises

Live Mint  

NEW YORK, Jan 21 - Raw sugar futures fell to a five-month low on ICE on Tuesday as news of India's return to the export trade hung over the market, while cocoa futures posted strong gains. * India, the world's second-largest sugar producer, on Monday said it will allow 1 million metric tons of exports in the current season that …

India plans to export 1 million tonnes of sugar to handle domestic stock surplus
2 months, 1 week ago

India plans to export 1 million tonnes of sugar to handle domestic stock surplus

Live Mint  

India is expected to issue the order to allow the export of 1 million metric tonnes of sugar in the current season to help clear the country's surplus stock, reported the news agency Reuters, citing government and industry sources aware of the development. India's move to sell 1 million metric tonnes of sugar can further pressure global sugar prices, according …

Sugar prices may rise as govt considers increasing minimum selling price, consumers likely to be affected
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sugar prices may rise as govt considers increasing minimum selling price, consumers likely to be affected

India TV News  

Sugar prices may rise as govt considers increasing minimum selling price, consumers likely to be affected The Indian government is considering raising the minimum selling price of sugar, which could lead to higher sugar prices and impact consumers, amid declining production and rising costs in the industry. In a significant move that could impact household budgets, the Indian government is …

Sugar Prices to Surge Amid Declining Production and Ethanol Diversion
8 months, 1 week ago

Sugar Prices to Surge Amid Declining Production and Ethanol Diversion

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Sugar prices are expected to rise this fiscal as the net production is estimated to decline. ICRA projects the net sugar production in the crop year 2025 is set to decline to 30 million MT from 32 million MT in 2024 based on the expectation that higher diversion will be allowed towards ethanol production amid the high sugar stock …

India's ethanol production gradually shifts from sugar to maize and rice
8 months, 3 weeks ago

India's ethanol production gradually shifts from sugar to maize and rice

Hindustan Times  

India achieved higher production of ethanol from grains like maize, compared to sugar, after the government’s push away from sugar for producing ethanol, Mint wrote, adding that the share of ethanol produced from grain is currently at 51% for November 2023-October 2024, citing two officials who had access to the information. Till June 9, India produced 357.12 crore litres of …

Dharmapuri sugar mills achieve highest sugar recovery rates in Tamil Nadu
9 months ago

Dharmapuri sugar mills achieve highest sugar recovery rates in Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express  

DHARMAPURI: Two sugar mills in Dharmapuri district are the best performers in terms of sugar recovery rate from the cane crushed. Subramaniya Siva Cooperative Sugarmill Ltd in Harur had the highest recovery rate of sugar at 10.65%, while the Dharmapuri Cooperative Sugar Mill Ltd in Palcode stood at the second spot in Tamil Nadu in the year 2023-24. In 2023-24, …

Maha produces 41.25 lakh quintal more sugar this year
11 months ago

Maha produces 41.25 lakh quintal more sugar this year

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: This year, sugar production has increased by a whopping 41.25 lakh quintal as compared to last year with a total 207 sugar factories, both cooperative and private, contributing to this achievement by producing a massive 1,093.55 lakh quintal of sugar. Despite fewer sugar factories initiating the sugarcane crushing process this year, there has been a significant increase in all …

Sugar stocks surge as government reverses ban on sugarcane juice for ethanol production
1 year, 3 months ago

Sugar stocks surge as government reverses ban on sugarcane juice for ethanol production

Live Mint  

Sugar stocks experienced a notable surge, with gains of up to 7.7% in today's trading session, following a new order from the food ministry. The order reversed the earlier ban on using sugarcane juice for ethanol production, allowing both sugarcane juice and B-heavy molasses for green fuel production in the 2023–24 supply year. This reversal followed the government's December 07 …

Government directs sugar mills to not use sugarcane juice for ethanol production to keep prices in check
1 year, 3 months ago

Government directs sugar mills to not use sugarcane juice for ethanol production to keep prices in check

The Hindu  

The Centre on December 7 banned the use of ‘sugacane juice and sugar syrup’ for ethanol production in the 2023-24 supply year that started this month, in order to maintain adequate sugar availability for domestic consumption and to keep prices under check. In a letter issued to all sugar mills and distillers, the Food Ministry directed them “not to use …

India mulls curbing ethanol production to fight sugar shortages
1 year, 3 months ago

India mulls curbing ethanol production to fight sugar shortages

Live Mint  

India is considering curbing ethanol production from sugar cane as the world’s largest consumer of the sweetener battles domestic shortages. The proposal, which would help ease local sugar shortages if approved, sent futures plunging as much as 7.9% in New York on Wednesday, the biggest decline in 10 months. Poor rainfall harmed sugarcane crops in India, prompting the world’s second-biggest …

Sugar prices are rising worldwide after bad weather tied to El Nino damaged crops in Asia
1 year, 4 months ago

Sugar prices are rising worldwide after bad weather tied to El Nino damaged crops in Asia

Associated Press  

Skyrocketing sugar prices left Ishaq Abdulraheem with few choices. Indonesia — the biggest sugar importer last year, according to the United States Department of Agriculture — has cut back on imports. Sugar worldwide is trading at the highest prices since 2011, mainly due to lower global supplies after unusually dry weather damaged harvests in India and Thailand, the world’s second- …

Haryana to increase sugarcane prices shortly: Dalal
1 year, 4 months ago

Haryana to increase sugarcane prices shortly: Dalal

Hindustan Times  

: Haryana agriculture and farmers’ welfare minister JP Dalal on Monday said that the state government will soon take a decision in favour of sugarcane farmers and increase the prices of sugarcane. Haryana to increase sugarcane prices shortly: Dalal Dalal chaired the meeting of the Sugarcane Control Board here and said that sugarcane prices in Haryana have always been the …

Karnataka pegs 42% decline in sugar output at 34.51 lakh tonne for 2023-24 season
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka pegs 42% decline in sugar output at 34.51 lakh tonne for 2023-24 season

Hindustan Times  

Sugar production in Karnataka, the country's third largest producer, is estimated to fall by 42.30 per cent to 34.51 lakh tonne in the 2023-24 sugar season that started this month, due to lower cane output and less sugar recovery. Sugarcane production in Karnataka is estimated to be lower at 520 lakh tonne in 2023-24, compared with 705 lakh tonne in …

Sugar production estimated to decline in Maha, retail prices could rise
1 year, 7 months ago

Sugar production estimated to decline in Maha, retail prices could rise

Hindustan Times  

After recording a 17 percent drop in 2022-23, sugar production in Maharashtra is expected to drop by over 11 percent this year. “The area under sugarcane cultivation is expected to remain at 14.37 lakh hectares this year as against 14.83 lakh hectares last year,” said an official from the sugar commissionerate. The recovery rate is expected to remain 10 percent …

Why India may ban sugar exports for first time in seven years
1 year, 7 months ago

Why India may ban sugar exports for first time in seven years

Firstpost  

India is reportedly ready to ban sugar exports for the next season starting October, as scanty rainfall has affected cane yields in Maharashtra and Karnataka. With this, the Centre aims to check domestic prices and ensure adequate local supply of the sweetener India is reportedly ready to ban sugar exports for the next season starting October. India may ban sugar …

India set to ban sugar exports for first time in 7 years
1 year, 7 months ago

India set to ban sugar exports for first time in 7 years

Live Mint  

India is expected to ban mills from exporting sugar in the next season beginning October, halting shipments for the first time in seven years, as a lack of rain has cut cane yields, three government sources said. “For the upcoming season, we will not have enough sugar to allocate for export quotas.” India allowed mills to export only 6.1 million …

After rice, is India looking at banning sugar exports?
1 year, 7 months ago

After rice, is India looking at banning sugar exports?

Firstpost  

For sweet lovers across the world, there could be some bitter news. The fears of a sugar export ban come at a time when the country’s food inflation has risen to 4.49 per cent in June, against a revised 2.96 per cent in May. A whopping 4.5 million tonnes is being diverted to make ethanol, a 9.8 per cent rise …

India’s excess sugar production is guzzling groundwater
1 year, 7 months ago

India’s excess sugar production is guzzling groundwater

The Hindu  

In 2021-2022, India surpassed Brazil to become the largest sugar producer in the world, producing 359 lakh tonnes – an all-time high. If we don’t address the chronic overuse of groundwater in the sugar industry soon and effectively, India’s agricultural sector will be at risk of collapse. In the same year, of the 394 lakh tonnes of total sugar produced, …

Sugar production expected to see a slight dip amid rising ethanol demand
1 year, 7 months ago

Sugar production expected to see a slight dip amid rising ethanol demand

The Hindu  

Sugar production in the 2023-24 sugar season, which starts in October, is expected to be 317 lakh tonnes as against 328 lakh tonnes during the current season. Preliminary estimates by the Indian Sugar Mills’ Association show that total production will be 362 lakh tonnes compared with 369 lakh tonnes in the ongoing season, which will end on September 30. Sugar …

Govt unlikely to allow sugar exports next season
1 year, 9 months ago

Govt unlikely to allow sugar exports next season

Live Mint  

The department of food and public distribution is unlikely to allocate quota to sugar mills for export or allow Indian mills to export sugar in 2023-24 to ensure domestic supply and keep prices in check. This comes in the backdrop of India’s sugar production in the ongoing season dipping to 32.4 million tonnes from the initial estimates of 36.5 mt, …

Sugar mills in Maharashtra diverting biz towards ethanol production
1 year, 10 months ago

Sugar mills in Maharashtra diverting biz towards ethanol production

Hindustan Times  

Many sugar mills in Maharashtra are shifting their business towards the production of ethanol due to high demand from the oil industry and more returns. Shekhar Gaikwad, sugar commissioner of state, said, “There is more demand from oil industries for ethanol blending but existing mills are not able to provide the required supply. We are following the Brazil model, as …

Sugar production in Maharashtra drops by 320 lakh quintals
1 year, 10 months ago

Sugar production in Maharashtra drops by 320 lakh quintals

Hindustan Times  

Given that the season for crushing sugarcane ended in April, Maharashtra’s sugar production has decreased by 320 lakh quintals compared to last year. At least 210 sugar mills produced 1,053.17 lakh quintals of sugar in 2022-23 as opposed to 1,373 lakh quintals in the previous year. This year in 2022-23, Maharashtra produced 1,053 lakh quintals of sugar by crushing 1,052 …

Sugar production in state drops by 17%, retail price may go up
1 year, 11 months ago

Sugar production in state drops by 17%, retail price may go up

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: After registering the highest ever output last year, the sugar production in the state has dipped by 17.4% this year owing to the substantial drop in recovery rate of sugarcane. After the recent conclusion of the crushing season, the production of sugar in the state has been reported at 1,053 lakh quintals in 2022-23. In subsequent three months, the …

Extra 1 million tons sugar exports possible if domestic output meets estimate, says govt. official
2 years ago

Extra 1 million tons sugar exports possible if domestic output meets estimate, says govt. official

The Hindu  

India, the world's second-largest sugar-producing nation after Brazil, can export an additional one million tonnes of the sweetener if the domestic output reaches an estimated 33.6 million tonnes this year, a senior Food Ministry official said on March 6. "More exports are possible and we have a cushion for exports of additional one million tonnes, suppose the overall production reaches …

India exported 17 lakh tonnes of sugar till January 4 of current marketing year
2 years, 2 months ago

India exported 17 lakh tonnes of sugar till January 4 of current marketing year

The Hindu  

India exported 16.92 lakh tonnes of sugar till January 4 of the ongoing marketing year, including 59,596 tonnes of the sweetener to neighbouring China, trade association AISTA said on Tuesday. India also exported 1.47 lakh tonnes of sugar to Bangladesh, and 82,462 tonnes to Sri Lanka during October-January 4 of the current marketing year, All India Sugar Trade Association said …

India exports 16.92 lac tons of sugar till January 4 of 2022-23; over 59,000 tons to China
2 years, 2 months ago

India exports 16.92 lac tons of sugar till January 4 of 2022-23; over 59,000 tons to China

Firstpost  

New Delhi: India has exported 16.92 lakh tonnes of sugar till January 4 of the ongoing 2022-23 marketing year, including 59,596 tonnes of the sweetener to neighbouring China, trade body AISTA said on Tuesday. Among other neighbouring nations, India has exported 1.47 lakh tonnes of sugar to Bangladesh, and 82,462 tonnes to Sri Lanka during October-January 4 of the current …

India Becomes World's Largest Producer of Sugar With 394 Lakh Tonnes Output; Check Details
2 years, 5 months ago

India Becomes World's Largest Producer of Sugar With 394 Lakh Tonnes Output; Check Details

News 18  

India has emerged as the world’s largest producer of sugar with a record production of about 394 lakh metric tonnes of sweetener being produced during the sugar season 2021-22. Out of this, 35 LMT sugar was diverted to ethanol production and 359 LMT sugar was produced by sugar mills, according to an official statement. It is also noteworthy that for …

India set to allow 5 mn tonnes of sugar exports in first tranche
2 years, 6 months ago

India set to allow 5 mn tonnes of sugar exports in first tranche

The Hindu  

India is poised to allow 5 million tonnes of sugar exports in the first tranche for the new marketing year beginning October, two government sources said on Wednesday. “The permission to export 5 million tonnes of sugar is expected in the coming weeks and once we have a better sense about next sugar year’s production, we could allow another 3 …

India set to allow 5 mn tonnes of sugar exports in first tranche
2 years, 6 months ago

India set to allow 5 mn tonnes of sugar exports in first tranche

Live Mint  

India is poised to allow 5 million tonnes of sugar exports in the first tranche for the new marketing year beginning October, two government sources said on Wednesday. "The permission to export 5 million tonnes of sugar is expected in the coming weeks and once we have a better sense about next sugar year's production, we could allow another 3 …

For sugar stocks, ethanol prices must hit sweet spot
2 years, 6 months ago

For sugar stocks, ethanol prices must hit sweet spot

Live Mint  

Shares of sugar companies such as Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd and Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd are down 28-33% from their 52-week highs seen in April. In SS2021-22, 3.4 million tonnes of sugar production were estimated to be diverted for ethanol, according to Indian Sugar Mills Association. Initially, it capped the export volumes at 10 million tonnes, but following the …

India could soon approve sugar exports in two tranches: Report
2 years, 6 months ago

India could soon approve sugar exports in two tranches: Report

Live Mint  

India is set to allow sugar exports in two tranches for the next season beginning in October, as the world's biggest producer of the sweetener tries to balance the interests of its farmers and consumers, government and industry officials told Reuters. New Delhi could allow exports of 7 million to 8 million tonnes in the next season, said a senior …

Explained | Why India, world’s largest producer of sugar, has put brakes on exports
2 years, 9 months ago

Explained | Why India, world’s largest producer of sugar, has put brakes on exports

The Hindu  

The story so far: A fortnight after it banned wheat exports, India announced restrictions on the export of sugar to keep a lid on prices in the domestic market. “Taking into consideration unprecedented growth in exports of sugar and the need to maintain sufficient stock of sugar in the country as well as to safeguard interests of the common citizens …

Explained: Why India has curbed sugar exports despite a bumper crop
2 years, 10 months ago

Explained: Why India has curbed sugar exports despite a bumper crop

Firstpost  

India is the world’s second-largest exporter of sugar. Sugar production in India has increased by 14 per cent to 34.2 million tonnes so far in the ongoing 2021-22 marketing year and is expected to touch a record of 35.5 MT. “India for the first time has witnessed record production of net sugar of 34.2 million tonnes till April 2022,” the …

India curbs sugar exports to ensure supply, stabilize price
2 years, 10 months ago

India curbs sugar exports to ensure supply, stabilize price

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India is restricting its sugar exports to 10 million tons in the current season to help maintain domestic availability and keep prices stable. In the current June-October sugar season, contracts for export of about 9 million tons have been signed and 7.8 million tons were already exported, the government said in a statement. It is allowing private …

India imposes restrictions on sugar exports from 1 June to maintain domestic availability, price stability
2 years, 10 months ago

India imposes restrictions on sugar exports from 1 June to maintain domestic availability, price stability

Firstpost  

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade said that the export restrictions would not be applicable on sugar exported to the EU and the US under CXL and TRQ New Delhi: The government has imposed restrictions on sugar exports from 1 June, 2022, a move aimed at increasing availability of the commodity in the domestic market and curbing price rise. In …

Ethanol helps sugar mills clear arrears to farmers
3 years, 1 month ago

Ethanol helps sugar mills clear arrears to farmers

The Hindu  

Sugar mills’ sale of ethanol to oil marketing companies helped them earn additional revenue and clear cane price arrears to farmers, the Department of Economic Affairs said in the annual Economic Survey placed in the Parliament on Monday. The department said that in the past four sugar seasons ending 2020-2021, sugar mills/distilleries generated revenue of about ₹35,000 crore from the …

India notifies 8,424 tonnes of raw sugar exports to U.S. under tariff-rate quota
3 years, 5 months ago

India notifies 8,424 tonnes of raw sugar exports to U.S. under tariff-rate quota

The Hindu  

The government on Friday permitted export of 8,424 tonnes of raw or white sugar under tariff-rate quota to the U.S., which enables shipments to enjoy relatively low tariff. India enjoys duty-free sugar exports to the U.S. for up to 10,000 tonnes annually under the preferential quota arrangement. The country's sugar export rose 20% to an all-time high of 7.1 million …

‘Ethanol production absorbed 2 MT of sugar’
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Ethanol production absorbed 2 MT of sugar’

The Hindu  

Almost two million tonnes of sugar were diverted for ethanol production during the last sugar season, Sudhanshu Pandey, Food Secretary, said at a webinar on sugar output on Friday. During the current season, which started on Friday, about 3.5 MT of sugar are expected to be used for ethanol production in the country. Abinash Verma, Director General of the Indian …

Varun Gandhi writes another letter to Yogi on sugarcane prices
3 years, 5 months ago

Varun Gandhi writes another letter to Yogi on sugarcane prices

Hindustan Times  

In a fresh letter to Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Varun Gandhi on Monday raised the demand for re-visiting prices of sugarcane crop, saying farmers are in “misery” and have been hoping for a higher increase. I request that please reconsider this according to the rising cost and inflation and declare the rate of ₹400 …

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