Sugar Production in the Country Reaches Approximately 4 Lakh Tonnes by October 25

New Delhi. In a statement, the apex industry body—the Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA)—reported that sugar production in the country for the current 2026-27 marketing season (October–September) reached 4 lakh tonnes by October 25, 2026. This is nearly seven times the production recorded during the same period last year (60,000 tonnes), clearly indicating that sugarcane crushing at sugar mills is progressing at a rapid pace.

According to ISMA, sugarcane crushing operations commenced on schedule in major producing states such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat. Crushing is also expected to begin soon in states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttarakhand. By October 25, sugarcane crushing had commenced in 107 sugar mills nationwide.

This includes 87 units in Maharashtra alone—the country’s leading sugar-producing state. In Uttar Pradesh, two units have become operational, while a combined total of 17 plants have begun crushing across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Gujarat. Many more plants are set to commence sugar production in the near future. These initial production indicators are positive.

The Director General of ISMA has stated that the country holds sufficient sugar stocks to meet domestic demand and requirements, and there is no cause for concern regarding availability. As production increases in the coming months, the supply and availability of sugar are expected to rise further.

At the conclusion of the 2025-26 marketing season, the industry held a carry-over surplus stock of approximately 36 lakh tonnes, which serves as a foundation for meeting domestic demand and consumption. According to analysts, the equation between sugar demand and supply is likely to remain complex.