ISMA says nearly 110 sugar mills start crushing for 2026-27 season
In short
Nearly 110 sugar mills have started crushing for the 2026-27 sugar year, ISMA said. The industry says it is ready to meet domestic sugar demand of 280-285 lakh tonne a year.
This could help keep sugar available during the festive period. The report does not say whether output will be enough if conditions change.
What the reporting says
Nearly 110 sugar mills have begun crushing operations for the 2026-27 sugar marketing year, according to the Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association. ISMA said the industry is prepared for sugarcane crushing and that this should help meet expected domestic sugar demand of 280-285 lakh tonne a year. The reporting also says the government has extended duty-free import windows to support availability during the festive period.
Why it matters
Nearly 110 sugar mills have started operations for the 2026-27 sugar marketing year, according to the Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association. ISMA said the industry is ready for sugarcane crushing and that domestic demand is expected at 280-285 lakh tonne annually. The government has also extended duty-free import windows to support availability during the festive period. The reporting points to adequate supply preparation, though final output is not stated.