Sugar supply situation ‘stable’ despite stocks at nine-year-low, says cooperative federation chief
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
India's sugar supply remains stable despite stocks hitting nine-year lows, according to the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories. Production for 2025-26 is projected at 281 lakh tonnes. However, the federation chief warns the government must increase the minimum selling price from Rs 31/kg to Rs 41/kg to ensure industry viability and timely payments to sugarcane farmers. Current production costs exceed selling prices significantly.
Key Entities
National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories LtdHarshvardhan PatilIndia281 lakh tonnesRs 31/kg MSPRs 41/kg proposed MSP2025-26 season