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Sugarcane (Control) Order, 2026: Ethanol Gets Legal Status, Stronger Farmer Safeguards, and a Shift Toward an Energy-Centric Sugar Industry

Dilip Patil Article/ Expert Column

–By Dilip Patil Draft Sugarcane (Control) Order, 2026 – Key Features This new draft modernizes a 60-year-old legislation. The significant changes are as follows:_ The Government of India’s draft “Sugarcane (Control) Order, 2026” marks a decisive turning point for the…

India Scraps 60-Year-Old Sugarcane Law : What is Changed

sugarcane control order changed

Draft ‘Sugarcane Control Order 2026’ Promises Stronger Farmer Protections, Ethanol Push and Digital Accountability New Delhi — After tweaking the SUGAR CONTROL ORDER 1966 last year, now In a landmark policy overhaul, the Government of India’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs,…

How Indian Girmitians, brought for Sugar Industry, Transformed Fiji

Mangesh Titkare's article on FIJI transformation

Editor’s Note: The sugar industry is the lifeline of rural Maharashtra. It has transformed the countryside and improved the quality of life for millions. To shed light on the history, challenges, long-term and short-term solutions, and future expectations of this…

The Sugar Industry Deserves Special Appreciation!

SugarToday Editorial by NandKumar Sutar

India has, for centuries, been globally recognized as a nation driven by industry and agriculture—a distinction that continues even today. Fundamentally, these two sectors remain the primary pillars of the economy. The third complementary pillar that connects them is commerce.…

The Engineer Who Shaped Maharashtra’s Coop & Sugar Industry Passes Away

Engineer Shivajirao Patil Passes away

Nashik- Shri. Shivajirao Daulatrao Patil (93), a highly respected Structural Engineer and a prominent contributor to Maharashtra’s cooperative and industrial development, passed away on 24th March 2026 at his residence, Daulat Bungalow, Tilakwadi, Nashik. A Masters in Science in Structural…

Maharashtra to Set Up State-Level Committee for Financial Aid to Sugar Industry

Sugar Industry Meeting with CM Fadnavis

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday directed the Chief Secretary to constitute a state-level committee to examine issues related to financial assistance for the sugar industry and submit an immediate report. The committee will comprise secretaries from the…

ISMA revision of sugar production and balance sheet

Sugar Production

–V. K. Jain India’s sugar production for the 2025–26 season is estimated at around 324 lakh tons (gross), with nearly 31 lakh tons expected to be diverted towards ethanol. Net sugar production is projected at approximately 293 lakh tons, marking…

Why Your Leftover Sugarcane Stalks Are the Future of Biofuel

Dilip Patil Article -waste to Treasure

Turning Trash into Treasure –By Dilip Patil India’s sugar mills are on the cusp of a major transformation, evolving from simple sugar producers into advanced energy hubs. This is a massive opportunity for the renewable energy sector. However, this ambitious…

Maharashtra’s Sugarcane Cultivation Model to Be Implemented in Punjab

Panjab Farmers Delegation in Maharashtra

Study Tour of Punjabi Farmers Organized by S.S. Engineers Pune: Impressed by Maharashtra’s advanced sugarcane farming practices, a group of Punjabi farmers has resolved to implement the state’s sugarcane cultivation model in Punjab with dedication. The occasion was a unique…

A Comparative Analysis of India’s Major Producing States

Dilip Patil Article/ Expert Column

Sugar Season 2025-26 As the 2025-26 crushing season enters its final phase, a clear divergence has emerged between India’s top three sugar-producing states. While production volumes have rebounded from last year’s lows, the industry is grappling with a massive ethanol…

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