214 sugar mills in Maharashtra have applied to begin cane crushing from November 1 for the 2025-26 season. New mandatory deductions raise...
Many sugarcane farmers from northern Karnataka are selling their produce to mills in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur region, attracted by higher prices and quicker...
Sugar mills in western Maharashtra face pressure as Karnataka’s early crushing season draws cane from border districts. Farmers from Kolhapur, Sangli, Solapur,...
In India, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar announced that the Vasantdada Sugar Institute (VSI) will double its subsidy for AI-based sugarcane...
India: Maharashtra’s cooperative sugar mills are embracing Compressed Biogas (CBG) to boost revenue and sustainability. The first cooperative CBG plant, inaugurated by...
Heavy rains in Maharashtra have submerged sugarcane fields, damaging an estimated 100 lakh tonnes. Despite losses, 1,200 lakh tonnes are still expected...
India’s first cooperative-run compressed biogas (CBG) and potash granule project was inaugurated at Sahakar Maharshi Shankarrao Kolhe Sugar Factory. The plant converts...
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%)...
Maharashtra’s recent GST reforms will benefit agriculture, industry, and services by reducing tax rates and lowering costs. Sugar, processed foods, horticulture, textiles,...