India's sugar production reaches approximately 7.79 million metric tons; NFCSF calls for urgent hike in minimum selling price to protect farmers and stabilize the industry.

Source: chinimandi.com Welcoming the Government's decision to allow the export of approximately 1.5 million tons of sugar in the 2025–2026 crop season, the NFCSF believes this move demonstrates a commitment to support the sugar industry. However, the Federation warns that the export measure alone is insufficient to resolve the liquidity crisis at cooperative sugar mills. Strong production increase at the beginning of the crop season The 2025–2026 sugar crop season started favorably due to early cane crushing and improved yield. As of December 15, 2025, 479 sugar mills across the country had produced approximately 7.79 million tons of sugar, up from approximately 6.07 million tons from 473 mills in the same period the previous year, representing an increase of 1.72 million tons (28.34%). The volume of crushed cane reached approximately 18.38 million tons, up 25.61%, along with improved sugar recovery rates, according to the NFCSF. State-wise progress Uttar Pradesh: 120 mills have ...