Sugar season 2026-27 starts on schedule, nearly 107 mills open
In short
India’s 2026-27 sugar season has started on time, and nearly 107 mills have begun work across the country.
In Maharashtra, about 87 mills have started operating. More mills are expected to join in the next week as cane harvesting speeds up.
What the reporting says
India’s sugar season 2026-27 began on schedule, with nearly 107 mills starting operations across the country. In Maharashtra, the largest sugar-producing state, about 87 mills have commenced operations, and more are expected to open next week as cane harvesting picks up. The immediate consequence is an active start to crushing, but the full season outlook is still not stated in the available reporting.
Why it matters
India’s 2026-27 sugar season began on schedule, with nearly 107 mills starting operations across the country. In Maharashtra, close to 87 mills have commenced operations, and more are expected to start as cane harvesting gathers pace. The reporting points to a strong opening to the season, but it does not give output numbers, prices or a broader market forecast.