Sugar mills commence crushing operations across states with adequate stock availability

Approximately 110 sugar mills have initiated crushing operations across various states for the 2026-27 sugar marketing year. According to the Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association, the domestic industry is fully prepared for sugarcane crushing activities.

This operational readiness ensures that the country maintains sufficient stock to cover the anticipated domestic sugar demand of 280-285 lakh tonnes annually. To further stabilize availability, the government has extended duty-free import windows.

Sugar producers and commodity traders should monitor crushing yields and regional weather conditions throughout the season. Market participants ought to keep track of government notifications regarding import quotas and inventory levels.