According to the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Limited (NFCSF), India’s sugar production has reached 13.5 million tones till January 15, which was 15.1 Million tones (MT) during the same period last year. The lower […]
India’s sugar consumption likely at 28 million tones in 2024-25 ISMA
According to projections, India would consume 28 million tones of sugar in the 2024–25 sugar year, which is around 1.5 million tones less than the previous year. The absence of note worthy events, like the 2024 […]
Weather Conditions Impact India’s Sugarcane Yields
India’s sugar production is facing a significant setback due to a combination of last year’s drought and this year’s excessive rainfall. These weather conditions have led to a decline in sugarcane yields across the country. India’s […]
USDA: Brazil’s sugar production forecast has been adjusted downward to 43MT.
In 2024, Brazil faced severe weather challenges, including a rise in heat waves across multiple regions. Although the complete impact of fires on sugarcane production is still uncertain, officials believe that the overall damage will not […]
India may not be allowed to export sugar until at least October.
According to a government official who spoke on the condition of anonymity, India is unlikely to loosen its limits on sugar exports until at least October, and any consideration of the ban will come only after […]
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released Third Advance Estimates of Major Agricultural Crops for the year 2023-24.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released Third Advance Estimates of Major Agricultural Crops for the year 2023-24. From the last agricultural year, the summer season has been segregated from Rabi season and incorporated […]
As India strives for a 20% blending target, the supply of grain-based ethanol is expected to double
By 2025, India’s supply of grain-based ethanol is expected to more than double to 4.23 billion liters. Anoop Kanaujia of the National Sugar Institute stated that the amount of grain-derived ethanol available for fuel blending is […]
After a record sugar output, mills want the export ban to end.
Sugar mills are urging the central government to lift the ban on sugar exports and ease restrictions on ethanol production for the 2024-25 season. This measure aims to prevent a decline in sugar prices and ensure […]
Sugar Production Forecast for India (2024-2025):
The USDA predicts India’s centrifugal sugar production in the marketing year 2024-2025 to reach 34.5 million metric tons, equivalent to 33 million metric tons of crystal white sugar. Due to delayed rains in Maharashtra and Karnataka […]
AISTA raises sugar output estimate marginally to 32 MT for 2023-24 season
Due to an increase in production in Maharashtra and Karnataka, the sugar trade association AISTA revised the nation’s sugar production upward by 4,00,000 tons to 32 million tonne for the 2023–24 season (October–September). The availability of […]
ISMA requests that the government allow a million tonnes of sugar to be exported this season
With a healthy closing stock before the conclusion of the season, the Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) has asked the government to permit the export of 10 lakh tonnes of sugar during the current 2023–24 season. […]
Government fixes 25 LMT monthly sugar quota for domestic sale in April 2024
In an announcement on March 26, the food ministry allocated a monthly sugar quota of 25 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) for April 2024, which is 3 LMT higher than the quantity allocated in April 2023 (22 […]
The nation blends 11.20% ethanol; updated contracts and allocations are the main focus
The country has effectively attained an ethanol blending rate of 11.20% as of February 4, 2024. The current Ethanol Supply Season began on November 1, 2023, and the revised allotment for ethanol deliveries from (Sugar) molasses-based […]
Molasses obtained from the refining of sugar is subject to a 50% export levy imposed by the government.
The Center has placed a 50% export tariff on molasses that come from the extraction or refinement of sugar, according to a government notification that was made public on January 15. As of January 18, this […]
India’s Agricultural Exports Set to Surge Despite Restrictions on Key Commodities
In the face of restrictions on wheat, rice, and sugar exports, India’s agricultural sector is gearing up for a robust performance in the fiscal year 2023–2024. The country, ranked as the second-largest producer of wheat, rice, […]
India Chairs International Sugar Organization 2024
India has been appointed as the Chair of the International Sugar Organization (ISO) for the year 2024, as announced during the 63rd council meeting held in London. As the largest consumer and second-largest producer of sugar […]
ISMA projects 8% drop in 2023-24 sugar production at 337LT
The Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) released its preliminary projections for the 2023-24 sugar season (SS), forecasting sugar production at approximately 337 lakh tonnes (lt), a decline of around 8 per cent from the estimated 366 […]
The govt. announces 2nd tranche of its 15 LMT domestic sugar allotment for Oct 2023
The government released 15 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of sugar for the second tranche of October’s domestic sales quota. The government had previously released the first tranche of the domestic sales quota, totaling 13 LMT, for […]
Sugarcane Sowing Progress, Concern on Domestic Crop
As per recent release (as on 25th Aug 2023), the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare states that sugarcane sowing is up by 1% to 56.0 lakh hectares from 55.5 lakh hectares at the same corresponding […]
Sugarcane Sowing Progress, Concern on Domestic Crop
As per recent release (as on 18th Aug 2023), the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare states that sugarcane sowing is up by 1% to 56.0 lakh hectares from 55.3 lakh hectares at the same corresponding […]