Sugar industry seeks early cane crushing to ease festive-season supply pressure
ISMA and cooperative sugar mills have proposed starting cane crushing 10-15 days earlier in the 2026-27 season, alongside compensation and tax relief for lower recovery. The move is intended to lift sugar availability before festivals and curb retail-price inflation.
Indian sugar industry bodies asked the government to allow cane crushing 10-15 days early for 2026-27, seeking compensation and tax relief to offset lower recovery. The move aims to bring sugar supplies ahead of festivals and contain retail price inflation.
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No related recent signals are provided. ISMA's proposal focuses on bringing sugar supply forward ahead of festivals while seeking relief for lower recovery from early crushing.
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