India’s sugar production in first 45 days of the 2016-17 crushing season is up by 79% as compared to corresponding period of previous year. Early start of the crushing season is the main reason for higher production. ISMA said that 13.73 lakh tonnes of sugar has been produced in the first 45 days of the current season as compared to 7.67 lakh tonnes in the first 45 days of last year.