ISMA warns of payment delays to farmers as ethanol cuts & frozen sugar prices threaten industry stability

Oct 29, 2025

The Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has raised concerns over the drastic reduction in ethanol allocation from sugar-based feedstocks, warning it could...

Sugar stocks surge as sector consolidates

Nov 24, 2022

The consolidation of the sugar sector had been happening since the government allowed sugar mills and other agencies to export the sweetener in quota...

India sugar industry seeks MSP revision, higher ethanol prices to tackle surplus stock

Dec 18, 2025

The Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has flagged concerns over surplus sugar stocks and falling prices, urging the central government to revise...

Sugar prices likely to cool off as panic buying eases, says ISMA

Aug 24, 2026

Sugar prices are likely to cool off as panic and speculative buying ease, with sufficient stocks available in the country, Indian Sugar & Bio-energy...

Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi reviews sugar availability, directs strict action against hoarding and black-marketing

Aug 22, 2026

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the availability of sugar stocks in the state and directed officials to take strict action against those...

Pakistan's sugar glut exposes policy gaps amid economic strain

Apr 10, 2026

Pakistan's sugar industry has urged the government to allow immediate exports of excess production, warning that mounting stocks are becoming economically unsustainable. The Pakistan...