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India's sugar production rises 18.4% to 195.03 lakh tonnes: ISMA
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
India's sugar output has risen to 195.03 lakh tonnes in Januray from 164.79 lakh tonnes during the same period of the previous season, an increase of 18.4%, according to a statement by Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA). At present, 515 sugar mills are operational acr
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Govt actively considering industry demands to deal with surplus sugar stoc
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The government is actively working on some of the recommendations made by the Indian sugar industry stakeholders, to primarily prevent excess sugar stock buildup and at the same time ensure timely payments to sugarcane farmers, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD),
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India sugar industry seeks MSP revision, higher ethanol prices to tackle s
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has flagged concerns over surplus sugar stocks and falling prices, urging the central government to revise the minimum support price (MSP) of sugar and ethanol procurement prices to protect farmers and mills.
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ISMA seeks higher sugar Minimum Selling Price to safeguard financial healt
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) gathered on Thursday for its Annual General Meeting (AGM). According to a press release from ISMA, the organisation promised to work closely with the Government of India and other partners. Their main goal is to make the sugar an
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ISMA welcomes Government nod for sugar exports, seeks revision of MSP and
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has welcomed the government's decision to permit the export of 15 lakh tons of sugar during the 2025-26 sugar season, calling it a timely step to support industry planning and market balance. The move, ISMA stated in its press
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Sugar production in India expected to rise 16% in 2025-26; Centre allows 1
Updated : 4 months ago IST
India's sugar production for the 2025-26 sugar season is projected to rise sharply to 343.5 lakh tons, up around 16 per cent from 296.1 lakh tons in 2024-25, according to the first advance estimates released by the Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) this week.
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"Historic decision by UP government," says Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary on Thursday hailed the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to hike sugarcane prices by Rs 30 per quintal, calling it a "historic decision" taken in the interest of farmers under the leadership of Chief Min
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ISMA seeks ethanol allocation boost, sugar MSP hike in Budget expectations
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The upcoming Union budget for the financial year 205-26 (April-March) should revise the sugar MSP and restore ethanol allocations to avoid surplus sugar and payment delays, Niraj Shirgaokar, Vice President of industry body Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) told ANI
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ISMA urges Centre for revision of sugar MSP to Rs 40.2/kg to support mills
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
"The MSP of sugar has remained unchanged at Rs 31/kg since February 2019, even as the FRP of sugarcane has been revised upward each year, creating a widening gap between input costs and output pricing," he said adding that thus, the MSP of sugar must also be aligned automatically with sugarc
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Indian Potash Limited to Revive Gujarat Sugar Mills: Amit Shah Highlights
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 20: On March 8, 2025, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah was chief guest in a landmark event in Kodinar, Gir Somnath district, Gujarat, to lay the foundation stone for the revival and modernization of Kodinar, Talala & Valsad sugar mills. The event mar
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Industry body ISMA sees sufficient sugar availability to meet India's dema
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Indian sugar industry body ISMA affirmed on Tuesday the stable and sufficient availability of sugar for the ongoing 2024-25 (October--September) marketing season, dispelling any concerns about potential shortages and supply constraints.
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President Irfaan Ali welcomes India's commitment to Guyana's sugar industr
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Ali further said that PM Modi's visit -- the first by an Indian PM to Guyana in 56 years -- represents a "significant milestone" in enhancing cooperation between the two nations and across multiple sectors.
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