India sugar production

Sugar production likely drop 8.4%; to fall for 2nd straight year in 2019-20: USDA

The sugar output in the ongoing 2018-19 marketing year (October-September) is pegged at 33 million tonnes, lower than 34.3 million tonnes achieved in the previous year.

May 15, 2019, 15:46 PM IST

India's sugar output rose to 6% at 273.47 lakh tonne till March 15

On the corresponding date last year, 258.20 lakh tons had been produced with 399 mills operating as on 15th March 2018, the industry data said.

Mar 18, 2019, 18:01 PM IST

Sugar import from Pakistan miniscule as compared to total production, government clarifies

The clarification came after some reports indicated that large quantities of sugar had been imported from Pakistan.

May 17, 2018, 14:33 PM IST

'Government to revoke compulsory sugar export order'

India will soon scrap an order that requires sugar mills to export excess supply, two government officials said on Monday, after back-to-back droughts look set to turn the country into a net importer next season and open the door to rival suppliers.

May 02, 2016, 19:08 PM IST