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India’s sugar production reaches 247.61 lakh tons in FY25 season till March 31: ISMA
Apr-01-2025

Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) in its latest report said that Sugar production stood at 247.61 lakh tons in FY25 season till March 31, 2025. Sugar production in Uttar Pradesh, the country’s largest producer, has reached at 87.5 lakh tons till March 31 and around 48 factories in Uttar Pradesh are still operational.

Maharashtra has recorded second highest sugar production of 80.06 lakh tons during the same period followed by Karnataka with 39.55 lakh tons, Gujarat with 8.21 lakh tons, Tamil Nadu with 4.16 lakh tons. Another 28.13 lakh tons is attributed to other states in FY25 season till March 31.

The ISMA further stated that government’s recently announced decision to allow export of 10 lakh tons of sugar in the ongoing 2024-25 season ending September will strengthen the sugar sector. The timely exports have allowed mills to make prompt cane payments, benefiting 5.5 crore farmers and their families.

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