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India likely to produce record high sugar next year, could revive exports

Indian exports could cap global sugar prices, traders said, by increasing supplies in the world market at a time when dry weather is widely expected to reduce shipments from top producer Brazil

India likely to produce record high sugar next year, could revive exports
Updated On : 10 Dec 2024 | 4:16 PM IST

India's perpetual sugar glut needs ethanol and export support

Households have reduced spending on the food item for two decades now, but its production keeps increasing

India's perpetual sugar glut needs ethanol and export support
Updated On : 05 Mar 2024 | 9:55 AM IST

Sugar output falls 2.48% to 22.36 mn tonnes till Feb 15 of FY24: ISMA

The country's sugar production dipped 2.48 per cent to 22.36 million tonnes till February 15 of the ongoing 2023-24 marketing year, as per the industry body ISMA's latest data. Sugar production stood at 22.93 million tonnes in the year-ago period. Sugar marketing year runs from October to September. In its second estimate, the Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) has projected sugar output to decline by 10 per cent to 33.05 million tonnes in the current 2023-24 marketing year as against 36.62 million tonnes in the previous year. According to ISMA, sugar production in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu remained lower till February 15 of the ongoing marketing year. However, sugar output in Uttar Pradesh -- the country's second largest producer of the sweetener -- was higher at 6.77 million tonnes as against 6.12 million tonnes in the period under review. The production in Maharasthra -- the country's largest producing state of sugar -- was down at 7.94 million tonnes t

Sugar output falls 2.48% to 22.36 mn tonnes till Feb 15 of FY24: ISMA
Updated On : 19 Feb 2024 | 2:07 PM IST

India may need to import sugar as planting wanes due to weak rains: Report

Sugar output could be even lower in the next crop year, which runs to September 2025

India may need to import sugar as planting wanes due to weak rains: Report
Updated On : 19 Dec 2023 | 12:36 PM IST

India's Oct-Nov sugar output drops as mills start late: Trade body

According to the NFCSFL, the country's overall sugar production was down on account of lesser output in Maharashtra and Karnataka

India's Oct-Nov sugar output drops as mills start late: Trade body
Updated On : 01 Dec 2023 | 5:30 PM IST

India braces for 8% sugar output dip as sugarcane crop suffers: Trade body

The trade body did not provide an estimate for net sugar production after the diversion of sucrose for ethanol production, but it stated that the output would exceed the country's annual consumption

India braces for 8% sugar output dip as sugarcane crop suffers: Trade body
Updated On : 01 Nov 2023 | 9:15 AM IST

Sugar output falls 3% to 29.96 mn tonnes in Oct-Mar of 2022-23: Isma

India's sugar production fell 3 per cent to 299.6 lakh tonnes in the first six months of the 2022-23 marketing year ending September, according to industry body ISMA. Sugar output stood at 309.9 lakh tonnes in the corresponding period of the previous year. The sugar marketing year runs from October-September. As per the data, sugar production in Uttar Pradesh rose to 89 lakh tonnes during October 2022-March 2023 period from 87.5 lakh tonnes in the year-ago period. Maharashtra's sugar production fell to 104.2 lakh tonnes from 118.8 lakh tonnes, while output in Karnataka declined to 55.2 lakh tonnes from 57.2 lakh tonnes. ISMA has projected production for 2022-23 to 340 lakh tonnes against 358 lakh tonnes in the 2021-22 marketing year.

Sugar output falls 3% to 29.96 mn tonnes in Oct-Mar of 2022-23: Isma
Updated On : 05 Apr 2023 | 11:37 PM IST

More sugar exports possible if domestic output reaches as estimated: Govt

India has a cushion to export additional 1 million tonnes of sugar this year if the domestic output reaches the estimated 33.6 million tonnes, a senior food ministry official said on Monday. Sugar availability is comfortable in the country even as the total sugar production is pegged lower at 33.6 million tonnes in the ongoing 2022-23 marketing year (October-September), he said. Sugar production stood at 35.9 million tonnes in the 2021-22 marketing year. "Next month, we will get concrete data of sugar production and then we will take a call on further sugar exports, " Additional Secretary in the food ministry Subhod Kumar told reporters. Sugar production has reached 24.7 million tonnes till February of the ongoing 2022-23 marketing year, he said. "More exports are possible and we have a cushion for exports of additional one million tonnes, suppose the overall production reaches the estimated 33.6 million tonnes this year," the official said. The government has allowed export of 6

More sugar exports possible if domestic output reaches as estimated: Govt
Updated On : 06 Mar 2023 | 2:50 PM IST

Maharashtra sugar mills likely to shut early as rain hits cane supply

Maharashtra, which accounts for more than a third of the country's sugar output, could produce 12.8 million tonnes of sugar in the 2022/23 marketing year that began on Oct. 1

Maharashtra sugar mills likely to shut early as rain hits cane supply
Updated On : 27 Jan 2023 | 10:35 PM IST

Sugar output likely to drop 7% amid erratic weather, could crimp exports

Lower sugar exports from India, also the world's second biggest exporter, could lift global prices and allow rivals Brazil and Thailand to increase their shipments

Sugar output likely to drop 7% amid erratic weather, could crimp exports
Updated On : 05 Dec 2022 | 8:40 PM IST

India's sugar output to be higher at 36.5 mn tonnes in 2022-23: ISMA

India is expected to produce around 36.5 million tonnes of sugar in the new season that began on Oct 1, a leading industry body said on Monday

India's sugar output to be higher at 36.5 mn tonnes in 2022-23: ISMA
Updated On : 17 Oct 2022 | 7:45 PM IST

India emerges as the world's largest producer, consumer of sugar: Govt

India has emerged as the world's largest producer and consumer of sugar and its second largest exporter

India emerges as the world's largest producer, consumer of sugar: Govt
Updated On : 05 Oct 2022 | 4:25 PM IST

Reduce sugar production, focus on ethanol: Gadkari tells sugar mills

He also argued that the sugar industry should try to create avenues through which ethanol could be sold directly to the automobile industry

Reduce sugar production, focus on ethanol: Gadkari tells sugar mills
Updated On : 21 Sep 2022 | 10:29 PM IST

India could approve sugar exports in two tranches from Oct: Report

India is set to allow sugar exports in two tranches for the next season beginning in October, as the world's biggest producer of the sweetener tries to balance the interests of farmers and consumers

India could approve sugar exports in two tranches from Oct: Report
Updated On : 02 Sep 2022 | 7:27 AM IST

Indian mills waiting to export 1.5 MT sugar after selling 8.5 MT: Report

India has exported around 8.5 million tonnes of sugar since the current season began on Oct 1, with exporters likely to contract another 1.5 million tonnes for overseas sales in the next five months

Indian mills waiting to export 1.5 MT sugar after selling 8.5 MT: Report
Updated On : 03 Jun 2022 | 11:36 AM IST

India could restrict sugar exports for first time in six years: Report

Govt wants to ensure ample supply during festive season, say sources; sugar companies' stocks slide

India could restrict sugar exports for first time in six years: Report
Updated On : 26 Mar 2022 | 1:02 AM IST

India's Oct-Jan sugar output jumps 5.64%: Indian Sugar Mills Association

Sugar mills had manufactured 17.70 million tonnes of sugar in the corresponding period of the previous 2020-21 marketing year (October-September)

India's Oct-Jan sugar output jumps 5.64%: Indian Sugar Mills Association
Updated On : 03 Feb 2022 | 5:21 PM IST

India's October-December sugar output rises 4.3% YoY: trade body

India is the world's second-biggest sugar producer and the higher output could weigh on global prices

India's October-December sugar output rises 4.3% YoY: trade body
Updated On : 03 Jan 2022 | 3:20 PM IST

Sugar output up 24% at 21 lakh ton till Nov 15 this season; export contract

India's sugar production rose 24% to 20.9 lakh tonnes during October 1-November 15 on higher output in Maharashtra and Karnataka

Sugar output up 24% at 21 lakh ton till Nov 15 this season; export contract
Updated On : 17 Nov 2021 | 6:23 PM IST

India's Oct-Mar sugar output rises 19% to 27.76 MT; exports gain momentum

The country is the world's second-biggest sugar producer and the higher output could weigh on global prices

India's Oct-Mar sugar output rises 19% to 27.76 MT; exports gain momentum
Updated On : 01 Apr 2021 | 9:05 PM IST