SUGAR/ETHANOL NEWS #IndianAgriculture

The shift in leadership highlights a changing dynamic in India’s sugar sector, with Uttar Pradesh playing an increasingly important role in ensuring domestic supply stability.

Maharashtra’s sugar industry has recorded strong performance this crushing season, with total sugar production reaching 562.97 lakh quintals, reinforcing the state’s position as one of India’s leading sugar producers.

Industry observers say the MSP hike is critical as costs of production have risen sharply in recent years, and MSP has not been revised since 2019, despite growing calls from sugar cooperatives and federations for a review.