Maharashtra’s sugarcane crushing is projected to fall to 900 lakh tonnes in 2026–27 from 1,045 lakh tonnes last season, reducing sugar output...
India’s Food Ministry allocated a sugar sales quota of 16 lakh metric tonnes for the second fortnight of October 2026 to 587...
Maharashtra’s 25 sugar mills still owe ₹175 crore in FRP payments for 2025-26, according to the Sugar Commissionerate. Of 210 mills, 185...
Maharashtra sugar mills are accelerating preparations for the 2026-27 crushing season, targeting an October 15 start. Mills are completing machinery repairs, arranging...
Maharashtra will begin the 2026-27 sugarcane crushing season on October 15, earlier than usual, to boost sugar supplies and ease festive price...
Maharashtra’s sugar industry depends on nearly 10 lakh migrant sugarcane cutters, many facing harsh working conditions, exploitation and inadequate welfare. Labour shortages...
Most Indian sugar mills are unlikely to start the 2026-27 crushing season 10-15 days early due to a shortage of migrant sugarcane...
Maharashtra sugar mills have ₹256 crore in pending FRP dues to sugarcane farmers despite the completion of the 2025-26 crushing season. Of...
Maharashtra’s sugar mills earned over ₹8,250 crore from ethanol and bagasse-based power generation during the 2025–26 season, strengthening industry finances. However, many...