Govt unlikely to allow sugar exports next season
1 year, 6 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, in turn driving the government’s decision of retaining export restrictions on the sweetener. “There will be no deliberations on sugar exports until we receive the advance estimates of sugar production or initial cane assessment for the next season.” The government comes up with its first advance estimates of foodgrains production and output of commercial crops including cotton and sugarcane in September. The US Department of Agriculture recently came up with world sugar production estimates for the next season, where it said that India’s sugar production in 2023-24 is estimated to be 4 mt higher than the current season at 36 mt because of higher area under sugarcane and yields. However, no additional export quota will be allocated to Indian sugar mills.” Additionally, the department is focusing on achieving 20% ethanol blending in petrol by 2030, wherein as part of the plan, it will divert 5 mt sugar to ethanol production next season.

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Driven by abundant monsoon, bumper kharif harvest likely
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Driven by abundant monsoon, bumper kharif harvest likely

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI The country is also likely to reap higher quantities of certain oilseeds, such as soyabean, which together with robust cereals production could help to put a lid on a stubborn spell of high food inflation. The country is also likely to reap higher quantities of certain oilseeds, such as soyabean, which together with robust cereals production could help …

Sugar Stocks Rally Up To 4% As Govt Allows Production Of RS, ENA From Sugarcane Juice
3 months, 1 week ago

Sugar Stocks Rally Up To 4% As Govt Allows Production Of RS, ENA From Sugarcane Juice

News 18  

Sugar stocks rallied up to 7 per cent on September 16 after the Department of Food and Public Distribution authorised sugar mills and distilleries to manufacture Rectified Spirit and Extra Neutral Alcohol using sugarcane juice and B-heavy molasses. The move came alongside the government’s recent approval for sugar mills and distilleries to produce ethanol from sugarcane juice, B-Heavy molasses, and …

Government lifts restrictions on ethanol production from sugarcane juice, sugar syrup
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Government lifts restrictions on ethanol production from sugarcane juice, sugar syrup

The Hindu  

The government has lifted restrictions on production of ethanol from sugarcane juice, b-heavy and c-heavy molasses for the next ethanol supply year that begins in November. In a communication on Thursday, the Department of Food and Public Distribution said sugar mills and distilleries can produce ethanol, as agreed with oil marketing companies, from sugarcane juice, sugar syrup, b-heavy or c-heavy …

Shah urges sugar mills to diversify ethanol production, eyes 2025 blending target
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shah urges sugar mills to diversify ethanol production, eyes 2025 blending target

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday called on sugar mills to explore alternatives to sugarcane for ethanol production, pushing for a multi-dimensional approach to biofuel manufacturing. Speaking at an event organized by the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories, Shah said India would achieve its 20 per cent ethanol blending target by 2025-26, ahead of the original 2030 …

Industry welcomes levy of export duty on molasses
11 months, 1 week ago

Industry welcomes levy of export duty on molasses

The Hindu  

The government’s order to levy 50% export duty on “molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar” will make available more molasses for ethanol production, according to the India Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association M. Prabhakar Rao, president of the Association, said in a press release that almost 15 lakh tonnes of molasses, which is nearly 10% of molasses …

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

India may export 20,000 tonnes of sugar to Kenya despite ban
1 year ago

India may export 20,000 tonnes of sugar to Kenya despite ban

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : India may allow the supply of 20,000 tonnes of refined sugar to Kenya, one of its strategic partners in Africa, overriding an export ban on the sweetener. India, which surpassed Brazil in the 2021-22 season to become the world’s largest sugar producer and second-largest exporter, imposed export controls in October last year. “Therefore, it has been suggested …

ISMA demands higher price for ethanol from B heavy molasses
1 year ago

ISMA demands higher price for ethanol from B heavy molasses

The Hindu  

The Indian Sugar Mills Association on Friday suggested compensatory increase in pricing for ethanol produced from B and C heavy molasses in the wake of the direction of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution restricting the use of sugarcane juice and syrup for ethanol production. “While acknowledging the government’s intent to balance the needs of consumers, ISMA …

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

Haryana to increase sugarcane prices shortly: Dalal
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Ahead of festive season, Nepal to import 20,000 MT sugar from India
1 year, 3 months ago

Ahead of festive season, Nepal to import 20,000 MT sugar from India

The Hindu  

Ahead of the festive season, Nepal is set to import 20,000 metric tonnes of sugar from India, which meets at least 70% of the Himalayan country’s domestic annual demand of approximately 3,00,000 MT. In view of the upcoming festivals, including Vijaya Dashami and Deepawali, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies has asked the Finance Ministry to give customs waiver …

Govt seeks sugar sale data of last 4 months
1 year, 3 months ago

Govt seeks sugar sale data of last 4 months

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: To ensure sugar prices don’t rise sharply in the festive season beginning next month, the central government has asked all millers to provide details of quantities sold to traders and wholesalers in each of the past four months in a specified format, according to an order seen by HT. The instruction was issued because the government fears possible …

Sugar production estimated to decline in Maha, retail prices could rise
1 year, 3 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

Sugar mills association signs agreement with research institute to develop new varieties, increase yield
1 year, 5 months ago

Sugar mills association signs agreement with research institute to develop new varieties, increase yield

The Hindu  

The Indian Sugar Mills Association has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Sugarcane Breeding Institute, to develop new varieties of cane that will give better yields and higher sugar recovery. Aditya Jhunjhunwala, president of the Association, told The Hindu on Tuesday that the five-year project will involve 25 sugar mills and successful varieties, suitable for …

Sugar mills in Maharashtra diverting biz towards ethanol production
1 year, 7 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 …

Extra 1 million tons sugar exports possible if domestic output meets estimate, says govt. official
1 year, 9 months 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 exports 16.92 lac tons of sugar till January 4 of 2022-23; over 59,000 tons to China
1 year, 11 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 …

Centre resumes sugar exports; allows 6 million tonnes on quota basis till May 31
2 years, 1 month ago

Centre resumes sugar exports; allows 6 million tonnes on quota basis till May 31

Firstpost  

The food ministry has allocated a uniform export quota of 18.23 per cent of the three years average production of the sweetener in operational sugar seasons New Delhi: The Central government on Saturday allowed the export of 6 million tonnes of sugar on a quota basis till May 31, according to a food ministry notification. As per the notification, the …

India Becomes World's Largest Producer of Sugar With 394 Lakh Tonnes Output; Check Details
2 years, 2 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 6 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 …

After wheat and sugar, curb on rice exports next?
2 years, 6 months ago

After wheat and sugar, curb on rice exports next?

Firstpost  

Some have warned that a curb on rice exports could further upset the global community that is already irked over the wheat and sugar export ban After the Indian government curbed exports of wheat and sugar, now rice could be next to ensure enough domestic supply and stave off a price hike. Some have warned that a curb on rice …

Explained: Why India has curbed sugar exports despite a bumper crop
2 years, 6 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, 7 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, 7 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 …

In a first in 6 years, Centre caps sugar exports to shore up domestic stock
2 years, 7 months ago

In a first in 6 years, Centre caps sugar exports to shore up domestic stock

India Today  

Alerted by the global supply volatilities due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Centre has ordered regulation of sugar exports from June 1 to ensure adequate sugar stock for domestic demand and price stability. READ | India prohibits wheat exports with immediate effect to curb rising prices Annually, till November, the supply of sugar takes place from the previous year’s stock. …

Ethanol helps sugar mills clear arrears to farmers
2 years, 10 months 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 could export 6 mn tonnes sugar despite WTO ruling: Trade officials
3 years ago

India could export 6 mn tonnes sugar despite WTO ruling: Trade officials

Live Mint  

India could sell more than 6 million tonnes of sugar on the world market this year with a World Trade Organization ruling that it flouted the rules by offering export subsidies unlikely to have an impact on overseas sales, trade officials said. Robust sugar exports from the world's second biggest producer could keep a lid on global prices, which are …

India notifies 8,424 tonnes of raw sugar exports to U.S. under tariff-rate quota
3 years, 2 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 …

Urgent need to stop licences for new sugar factories: Nitin Gadkari
3 years, 2 months ago

Urgent need to stop licences for new sugar factories: Nitin Gadkari

The Hindu  

Urging farmers in Maharashtra and other parts of the country to focus on producing ethanol from sugarcane juice instead of sugar, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways and senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said there was a pressing need to stop issuing fresh licenses to set up sugar factories in the State and elsewhere. Loss-making enterprise Expressing …

‘Ethanol production absorbed 2 MT of sugar’
3 years, 2 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 …

Nearly 17 million tonnes of surplus foodgrains to be used for ethanol making: Food Secretary
3 years, 2 months ago

Nearly 17 million tonnes of surplus foodgrains to be used for ethanol making: Food Secretary

The Hindu  

The government on Friday said around 17 million tonnes of surplus foodgrains will be utilised, apart from sugarcane molasses, for manufacturing ethanol to achieve the target of 20% blending with petrol by 2025. In the 2020-21 marketing year that ended last month, Mr. Pandey said the sugar mills were able to divert roughly about 2 million tonnes of sugar towards …

UP withdraws plea on closure of sugar mills from SC ahead of polls
3 years, 2 months ago

UP withdraws plea on closure of sugar mills from SC ahead of polls

Hindustan Times  

Just months ahead of assembly elections in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government on Monday withdrew from the Supreme Court an appeal that was filed in 2010 to reclaim the state’s authority to shut down its sugar mills and transfer the land for other purposes. The appeal was filed during the regime of Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati after the …

EXPLAINED: As Centre Hikes Payment For Farmers, All You Need To Know About Sugarcane Pricing In India
3 years, 3 months ago

EXPLAINED: As Centre Hikes Payment For Farmers, All You Need To Know About Sugarcane Pricing In India

News 18  

The Centre has announced a hike of Rs 5 in the minimum price that sugar mills are supposed to pay farmers, raising the per quintal cost of raw sugarcane to Rs 290 per quintal effective from October this year, when the next marketing season commences. According to the industry body, the Indian Sugar Mills Association, some states declare state-specific sugarcane …

Indian Govt to Advance Implementation of 20 Percent Ethanol Blended Gasoline by 2 Years
3 years, 6 months ago

Indian Govt to Advance Implementation of 20 Percent Ethanol Blended Gasoline by 2 Years

News 18  

India's government will bring forward to 2023 from 2025 the possibility of fuel companies selling gasoline containing up to 20% of ethanol, according to brokers and a publication in the country's official gazette on Wednesday. "The central government hereby directs that the oil companies shall sell ethanol blended petrol with percentage of ethanol up to 20% as per the Bureau …

Rising global prices, ethanol production aiding market sentiment on sugar stocks
3 years, 9 months ago

Rising global prices, ethanol production aiding market sentiment on sugar stocks

Live Mint  

MUMBAI: Domestic sugar companies have struggled on the profitably front over past few years, given surplus production and depressed prices in the country. An export quota at 6 million tonne is helpful but the projected surplus will keep sugar prices in check this year as well. However, offering some respite are the rising global prices, which will help Indian sugar …

From farms to mills, a long wait for UP farmers just to get sugarcane weighed
3 years, 9 months ago

From farms to mills, a long wait for UP farmers just to get sugarcane weighed

Hindustan Times  

As thousands of farmers lay siege to Delhi borders for over 100 days demanding the repeal of three contentious farm laws, those staying back in Western Uttar Pradesh have to endure a different kind of long wait -- at times for multiple days just to get weighed quintals of sugarcane lying in tractor-trollies on their way from farms to mills. …

Maha Mills on Rush as Govt's Ethanol Push Prompts Sugar Mills to Raise Production
4 years ago

Maha Mills on Rush as Govt's Ethanol Push Prompts Sugar Mills to Raise Production

News 18  

The Centre's push for ethanol seems to have encouraged the sugar factories to increase cane crushing, as 149 mills in Maharashtra have produced 109 lakh quintal sugar within a fortnight of the beginning of the crushing season this year, an official said. "It shows the enthusiasm of operators of sugar mills towards ethanol production," B B Thombare, chairman of West …

Sugar Mills Sign Export Deals Without Govt Subsidies as They Scramble to Pay Dues
4 years, 1 month ago

Sugar Mills Sign Export Deals Without Govt Subsidies as They Scramble to Pay Dues

News 18  

Indian sugar mills have for the first time in three years agreed export agreements without the support of government subsidies as they scramble to pay dues owing to farmers, four industry officials told Reuters. India has revived a proposal to get sugar mills to export 6 million tonnes of sugar by incentivising overseas sales in the 2020/21 season to cut …

Govt not considering extension of sugar export subsidies for 2020-21: Piyush Goyal
4 years, 1 month ago

Govt not considering extension of sugar export subsidies for 2020-21: Piyush Goyal

Live Mint  

The government is currently not considering an extension of sugar export subsidies for the 2020-21 season that commenced this month in view of stable international sugar prices, Food and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. India, the world's second-largest sugar-producing country, had to offer export subsidies during the last two years in order to reduce surplus stocks and help …

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