Maharashtra Archives

Revised GST rate from 12% to 5% on refined sugar will make sugar 6-7% cheaper at wholesale level: Govt

Maharashtra’s diverse economy—including sugar, horticulture, fisheries, handlooms, crafts, and industry—stands to gain from recent GST reforms. Reduced rates on refined sugar (12%→5%)...

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Sugar News in English

From sugar to IT exports, GST rejig to boost Maharashtra’s economy

Maharashtra’s recent GST reforms will benefit agriculture, industry, and services by reducing tax rates and lowering costs. Sugar, processed foods, horticulture, textiles,...

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Sugar News in English

Heavy rain may cut sugar recovery, says Maharashtra government

Maharashtra will begin its sugarcane crushing season on November 1, despite flood damage and fears of lower sugar recovery reducing output. Millers,...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Maharashtra: Sugar mills sold ethanol worth Rs. 6,378 crore in 2024-25 season, says CM Fadnavis

Sugar mills in Maharashtra earned Rs 6,378 crore from ethanol sales in the 2024–25 season. The state achieved 99.06% FRP disbursement, with...

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Sugar News in English

Maharashtra: Amit Shah to inaugurate sugar mill expansion project

India: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the expansion of Padma Shri Dr Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Cooperative Sugar Factory in Pravara...

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Sugar News in English

Season 2025-26: Sugarcane crushing in Maharashtra to begin on November 1

Maharashtra will begin sugarcane crushing for the 2025-26 season on November 1, following a meeting chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis with the...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Maharashtra : Stop discrimination in ethanol procurement, pvt sugar millers urge govt

The Western India Sugar Mills Association (WISMA), representing nearly 100 private sugar mills in Maharashtra, has raised concerns over ethanol procurement under...