India's sugar output tops 275L tons, mills urge minimum-selling-price revision
NewsBytes | April 30, 2026 5:40 PM CST
Maharashtra has 2,130cr unpaid farmer dues
Maharashtra and Karnataka led the sugar rush, with big gains in output compared to last year. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh saw a slight dip.
Despite high production, Maharashtra is struggling with unpaid dues to farmers: arrears have hit ₹2,130 crore.
The industry is now pushing for better pricing and policy tweaks (like improved ethanol blending) so payments don't get delayed and farmers aren't left hanging.
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