{
  "id": 18440511,
  "title": "AISTA seeks 35% hike in minimum selling price of sugar to Rs 42/kg , backs government cane FRP",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/aista-seeks-35-hike-in-minimum-selling-price-of-sugar-to-rs-42-kg",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-06T04:27:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times - Economy",
    "slug": "the-economic-times-economy",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/aista-seeks-35-hike-in-minimum-selling-price-of-sugar-to-rs-42/kg-backs-government-cane-frp/articleshow/135593529.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The All India Sugar Trade Association (AISTA) has requested a 35% increase in the minimum selling price of sugar to Rs 42/kg, while supporting the government's cane price as fair and just. This comes as a panel, headed by former Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand, investigates unrest among sugarcane farmers, primarily in Karnataka and Maharashtra. AISTA Chairman Praful Vithalani stated that the minimum selling price of sugar has remained unchanged since February 2019 and should be raised to ensure mills do not sell sugar below their cost of production. The government had fixed the fair and remunerative price (FRP) for cane at Rs 365 per quintal on May 5 for the 2026-27 season, but AISTA sees no reason for growers to agitate on the same issue.",
  "key_points": [],
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}