Sugar production in India 17% less than last year's corresponding period: ISMA

17-Dec-2024 05:26 PM

Sugar production in India 17% less than last year's corresponding period: ISMA

ISMA: India's sugar production from October 1 to December 15 dropped by 17% compared to the same period last year. Key figures are: in lakh tons

Uttar Pradesh: 23.04 (up from 22.11)

Maharashtra: 16.78 (down from 24.45)

Karnataka: 13.85 lakh tonnes (down from 17.56)

Total production: 61.39 (down from 74.05)

The decline is mainly due to delayed cane crushing, with Karnataka starting 7-12 days late and Maharashtra 15-20 days late. Additionally, the diversion of sugar for ethanol production is expected to rise to 40 lakh tonnes, compared to 21.5 lakh tonnes last year.