India's Sugar Production Surges to 274.8 Lakh Tons Amid Seasonal Changes
Sugar crushing season hits final phase, production reaches 274.8 lakh tons
The Economic Times
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As of April 15, 2026, India's sugar production has reached 274.8 lakh tons, an 8% increase from last year. Uttar Pradesh's output has decreased, while Maharashtra and Karnataka report significant gains. The operational status of sugar mills has notably declined from the previous year.
- 01India's sugar production is 274.8 lakh tons, up 8% from last year.
- 02Uttar Pradesh's production decreased to 89.26 lakh tons.
- 03Maharashtra and Karnataka saw increases to 99.3 lakh tons and 48.10 lakh tons, respectively.
- 04Only 19 factories are operational compared to 38 last year.
- 05Some mills in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu will continue operations into the special season.
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As of April 15, 2026, India's sugar production has reached 274.8 lakh tons, reflecting an 8% increase from 254.96 lakh tons last year. The Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) reported that only 19 factories are currently operational, a significant drop from 38 mills last year. In Uttar Pradesh, sugar production is at 89.26 lakh tons, down from 91.10 lakh tons last year, with only 6 mills currently active compared to 22 previously. Conversely, Maharashtra has produced 99.3 lakh tons, an increase from 80.88 lakh tons, while Karnataka's output rose to 48.10 lakh tons from 40.40 lakh tons. Although all mills in these states have closed for the main season, some in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu will continue operations during the special season starting in June/July 2026.
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The decline in operational sugar mills may affect local employment and sugar supply in Uttar Pradesh, while increased production in Maharashtra and Karnataka could stabilize prices for consumers.
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