Sugar mills to start crushing early to ease festive season supply
Following discussions with the Centre, sugar mills will begin crushing sugarcane 10-15 days earlier than usual in the 2026-27 sugar season, which begins on October 1, to bring fresh sugar into the market ahead of the festive season
The Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association and the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories have urged sugar mills to begin crushing sugarcane 10-15 days earlier than usual for the 2026-27 sugar season. The move aims to bring fresh sugar to the market before the festive season, as sugar prices have risen to a record ₹50 per kg. The industry claims to be acting in the public interest, despite low sugar stocks and concerns over production in the upcoming season.
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