Maharashtra FDA has issued a 14-clause statewide order mandating sealed, tamper-evident and fully labelled edible oil packaging, banning loose sales. The action...
Maharashtra’s sugar industry depends on nearly 10 lakh migrant sugarcane cutters, many facing harsh working conditions, exploitation and inadequate welfare. Labour shortages...
Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra led India in sugarcane utilisation for combined sugar and ethanol production in 2025-26, at 878 LMT and 1,045...
India’s jaggery exports were valued at $46.67 million in 2025-26, down from $49.39 million a year earlier. Tamil Nadu led exports at...
India’s sugarcane acreage fell slightly to 58.31 lakh hectares as of August 7, from 58.62 lakh hectares last year. Uttar Pradesh saw...
Maharashtra sugar mills have ₹256 crore in pending FRP dues to sugarcane farmers despite the completion of the 2025-26 crushing season. Of...
The Centre plans to revive 19 closed cooperative sugar mills in Maharashtra by assessing their finances and pursuing reinvestment, financial assistance or...
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...
Indian sugar prices rebounded after a brief decline despite the government's stock holding limits on dealers. Tight supplies, weather concerns and strong...