AISTA seeks 35% hike in sugar minimum selling price to Rs 42/kg
In short
AISTA has asked the government to raise the sugar minimum selling price to Rs 42 per kg, which is 35% higher. It also backed the current cane price set for the 2026-27 season.
The move matters for sugar makers, farmers and ethanol projects because it could change pricing, payments and loan relief terms.
What the reporting says
AISTA has urged the government to raise the minimum selling price of sugar to Rs 42 per kg, a 35% increase, while backing the current fair and remunerative price for sugarcane for the 2026-27 season. The association said stakeholders had earlier accepted the cane price, according to chairman Praful Vithalani. It also proposed a new payment system for farmers and sought loan relief for ethanol projects.
Why it matters
AISTA has asked the government to lift the minimum selling price of sugar to Rs 42 per kg, and it has backed the current fair and remunerative price for sugarcane for the 2026-27 season. The association said stakeholders had accepted the cane price earlier, according to chairman Praful Vithalani. It also wants a new payment system for farmers and loan relief for ethanol projects, linking the request to sugar mills and farm payments.