Sugar & Co-op Sectors News Magazine
Sugar & Co-op Sectors News Magazine
As India’s sugar powerhouse, Maharashtra’s 207 factories crushed over 85 million MT of sugarcane in 2024-25, with projections soaring past 111 million MT for 2025-26. But behind these impressive numbers lies a story of stark regional contrasts. Let’s dive into…
The contentious issue of Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) payments for sugarcane in Maharashtra has reached the Supreme Court, as the state government challenges a Bombay High Court ruling that struck down its two-installment payment system. The Maharashtra government has…
(August 15, 2025) Domestic Ex-Mill Sugar Rates (per Quintal) The domestic sugar market in India is showing a mixed trend with steady to firm prices across major states. Prices are holding at multi-year highs due to lower production and sustained…
As the 2024–25 season unfolds, the global sugar landscape is undergoing notable shifts: 🔻 Production Deficit: Global sugar output is projected to fall short of demand, driven by lower production in Brazil and India—impacted by dry spells and erratic rainfall.…
Top news from sugar industry (August 13, 2025)
Pune – Praj Industries, a leading company in ethanol technology and engineering, is currently facing significant financial challenges. Once known as a ‘multibagger’ stock, it has experienced a decline of over 50% in 2025, marking its worst annual performance since…
Government to Allocate 50 Lakh Tones of Fortified Rice for Ethanol Production New Delhi : Biofuels must be seen not merely as a means to curb carbon emissions in the transport sector, but as a crucial pathway to rural prosperity,…
PUNE – The West Indian Sugar Mills Association (WISMA) has strongly endorsed the Central Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG)’s recent clarification regarding 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20), asserting that ethanol is “Safe, Efficient, and Sustainable.” This move comes as…
Every year on August 10th, the world celebrates World Biofuel Day to recognize and promote the role of biofuels as a sustainable, cleaner alternative to fossil fuels. The observance is closely associated with Sir Rudolf Diesel, who first operated an…
In a groundbreaking move to empower rural youth and boost innovation in the sugar industry, the Sugar Commissionerate, Pune, has announced the establishment of Startup Incubation Centres across sugar factories in Maharashtra. This initiative, guided by the Sugar Commissionerate and…
