Sugar price rise: Centre cites Red Rot, El Nino; Opposition flags Ethanol diversion, farmer payment concerns

Aug 23, 2026

The development comes after retail sugar prices rose from Rs 48.18 per kg on July 20 to Rs 55.70 per kg on August 20,...

Sugar export approval and diversion for ethanol should be announced on time for Sugar mills sustainability: ISMA

Aug 01, 2025

He stated that without these measures, excess sugar supply could lead to a domestic glut, resulting in falling prices and significantly impacting the profitability...

Sugar production to increase by 12 per cent in SY21: ICRA

Jul 25, 2020

New Delhi [India], July 25 : The domestic sugar production is likely to increase by 12.1 per cent to 30.5 million tonnes in SY21...

"Sugar prices have gone up, people are troubled due to spurious fuel": Arvind Kejriwal slams Centre's E20 policy

Aug 25, 2026

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Union government over its E20 fuel policy, alleging...

Sugarcane farmers get big relief as Centre ensures timely payment of cane dues: Ministry

Aug 19, 2021

New Delhi [India], August 19 : Centre is taking proactive measures to boost the export of surplus sugar and diversion of sugar to ethanol...

Sufficient sugar availability in country at reasonable prices: Department of Food and Public Distribution

Sep 14, 2023

As the current Sugar Season (Oct-Sep) 2022-23 is coming to an end on September 30, 2023, India has already crossed sugar production of 330...