India sugar output rises to nearly 13 lakh tonnes: ISMA
In short
Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association said sugar output has reached nearly 13 lakh tonnes so far in the 2026-27 market year. In a statement on Friday, ISMA said 184 sugar mills had started crushing operations across the country as of November 5, 2026, compared with 154 mills in the same period last year.
This matters for India’s sugar sector because more mills are crushing cane, which points to higher early-season production.
What the reporting says
Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association said sugar output has risen to nearly 13 lakh tonnes so far in the 2026-27 market year. In a statement on Friday, ISMA said 184 sugar mills had started crushing operations across the country as of November 5, 2026, versus 154 mills in the same period a year earlier. The figures show a faster start to crushing activity across India.
Why it matters
Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association said sugar output had climbed to nearly 13 lakh tonnes so far in the 2026-27 market year. ISMA also said 184 sugar mills had commenced crushing operations across India as of November 5, 2026, up from 154 mills in the corresponding period of the previous year. The update signals stronger early-season activity in the sugar sector.