Ethanol Diversion Archives

No Sugar Shortage in India: Industry body ISMA says 35 lakh tonnes stock buffer

ISMA has said India has no sugar shortage, estimating 2025-26 closing stocks at around 35 lakh tonnes despite ethanol diversion. The industry...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar price row intensifies as Centre blames production fall, opposition targets policy

Rising sugar prices have triggered a political debate, with the Centre blaming lower production, red rot disease and El Niño conditions, while...

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Sugar News in English

Falling sugarcane output, rising sugar prices deepen Punjab’s sugar crisis

Punjab’s sugarcane production has fallen to a six-year low, while retail sugar prices have surged around 35% within a month. Experts cite...

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Sugar News in English

No ethanol link, decline in sugarcane production and stockpiling driving up sugar price: Experts

Sugar prices in Maharashtra have surged to ₹75–80 per kg, driven mainly by declining sugarcane production, shorter crushing seasons and trader stockpiling....

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Sugar News in English

Sugar price rise: Centre cites Red Rot, El Nino; Opposition flags Ethanol diversion, farmer payment concerns

Rising sugar prices have triggered a political row, with the Centre blaming lower production, red rot disease and El Niño, while opposition...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Centre denies ethanol diversion is behind sugar price rise

India’s Food Ministry said sugar prices rose from ₹48.18/kg on July 20 to ₹55.70/kg on August 20, mainly due to lower production,...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar stock limit raises concerns among food companies

India’s 15-day sugar stock limit for large industrial users has drawn opposition from food processors, who warn of production disruptions. Industry representatives...

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Sugar News in English

Rising sugar prices prompt mills to favor sugar over ethanol

Rising sugar prices are prompting Indian mills to favour sugar production over ethanol, with industry executives expecting restrictions on B-heavy molasses and...