Indian Sugar & Bio Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) Archives

Sugar production estimated to increase in 2025-26; UP projected to perform better

Sugar output in India is expected to rise in 2025–26, supported by larger cane areas and favorable weather in Maharashtra and Karnataka,...

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Sugar News in English

India needs to double sugar exports as surplus rises on lower ethanol output

India may export up to 2 million tons of sugar in 2025/26 as production rises to 30.95 million tons after lower-than-expected diversion...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar production seen up 16%

India’s sugar output in 2025–26 is estimated to rise 16% to 34.35 MT due to better rainfall and higher cane area, ISMA...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar exports: Industry eyes Jan–Mar window despite 4-year low global prices

ISMA urged the government to increase ethanol allocation, revise procurement prices, and raise the sugar MSP, especially after UP raised sugarcane prices...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

ISMA warns of payment delays to farmers as ethanol cuts and frozen sugar prices threaten industry stability

ISMA warns reduced ethanol allocation to sugar-based feedstocks may leave distilleries underutilized, limit sugar diversion and increase cane arrears in 2025–26. With...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

From E-20 to E-27: Industry calls for National Ethanol Mobility strategy

ISMA and IFGE urge the Indian government to launch a ‘National Ethanol Mobility Roadmap’ beyond E-20, rationalize GST on Flex-Fuel Vehicles and...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

ISMA and IFGE seek ethanol mobility roadmap and tax rationalisation for flex-fuel vehicles

ISMA and IFGE urged the Indian government to announce a National Ethanol Mobility Roadmap outlining blending targets beyond E-20. They seek GST...

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Sugar News in English

ISMA and NFCSF maintain sugar production estimate for now; further clarity soon

Maharashtra’s sugarcane crop faced heavy monsoon rains in 2025, affecting nearly 7 million hectares, including soybeans and sugarcane. ISMA maintains that crop...