Sugar production surges

India’s sugar production has gathered pace, with mills producing 1.05 million metric tons of sugar since the 2025/26 season began on October 1, marking a 48% increase from the same period last year, according to the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF). A total of 325 sugar mills across the country have started operations so far, up sharply from 144 mills operating during the corresponding period a year earlier. The country’s net sugar production in the new season is expected to rise to 31.5 million tons, even after diverting 3.5 million tons for ethanol production, as cane supplies have improved, according to the NFCSF. India’s sugar consumption is estimated at around 29 million tons, which could allow New Delhi to export 2 million to 2.5 million tons in the new season. India recently allowed mills to export 1.5 million tons for the new season, according to a report.

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