Zuari’s SPE division achieves highest-ever sugarcane crushing in FY26
Zuari Industries Limited achieved record sugarcane crushing of 159.7 lakh quintals in FY26, driven by higher cane availability, early season start, and improved efficiency.
Zuari Industries Ltd said its SPE Division has achieved its highest-ever sugarcane crushing of 159.7 lakh quintals in FY26, driven by higher cane availability and an early start to the crushing season.
The SPE (Sugar, Power and Ethanol) Division of Zuari had crushed a record 157.2 lakh quintals of sugarcane in FY 25.
Driven by efficiency and higher capacity use
The increase in cane crushing performance was driven by improved efficiency, higher capacity utilisation, increased cane availability, and an early start to the crushing cycle.
Athar Shahab, Managing Director, Zuari Industries Limited, said: “This milestone reflects consistent improvement in our operations and the discipline we are building across the SPE Division. Our focus is on sustaining this performance and strengthening execution.”
Farmer engagement and better practices
Alok Saxena, Executive Director & Unit Head, SPE Division, Zuari Industries, said, “The performance this season is driven by stronger engagement with farmers and improvements in field practices. Our teams have supported growers with better crop management and varietal adoption to improve yields and supply. At the mill, tighter operational planning helped us maintain efficient capacity utilisation.”
The mill is expected to gain a head start for FY27, with plans to extend crushing operations into April.
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Source : The Hindu Business line
