India’s sugar output jumps 43% to 4.11 MT in Oct–Nov; Industry body seeks MSP hike
India’s sugar production has risen by 43% in the first two months of the 2025-26 marketing year, reaching 4.11 million tonnes. This growth is attributed to increased output from Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, with higher cane yields and sugar recovery rates. The industry body, ISMA, is urging for an increase in MSP and ethanol procurement prices to ensure fair returns