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India’s sugar output jumps 48% easing supply concerns and lifting industry sentiment
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Wednesday, 19 November, 2025, 13 : 00 PM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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India’s sugar production has recorded a sharp 48% rise in the latest crushing season so far, offering much-needed relief to the industry after months of concern over erratic rainfall, dipping cane yields, and fears of production shortfall. With mills across key sugar-producing states now operating at full capacity, the early surge has strengthened expectations of a stable sugar supply for the year.
Industry trackers say the output growth has been driven largely by better cane recovery rates and improved crushing efficiency in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka — the country’s top three sugar-producing regions. The timely start of crushing operations and favourable weather during October–November have helped mills accelerate production compared to the same period last year.
According to cooperative and private mill associations, Maharashtra alone has contributed a major share of the increased output, thanks to enhanced irrigation support and higher cane availability in several districts that previously struggled due to patchy monsoon. Uttar Pradesh mills have also reported steady recovery levels, while Karnataka’s early-season performance has exceeded initial predictions.
Economists say the 48% rise in sugar output could help stabilise domestic prices, which were under pressure due to concerns about lower cane acreage and diversion of sugarcane juice for ethanol production. The increase in sugar availability may also ease restrictions on exports, although the final decision will depend on production trends over the next two months.
Sugar traders expect the current momentum to continue through January as more mills begin operations. “This early boost is encouraging, but the real test will be how recovery rates hold as the season progresses,” said a senior industry expert.
If the trend sustains, India may end the season with a comfortable surplus, helping balance domestic demand, maintain buffer stocks, and support the government’s long-term ethanol blending targets.
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