UP says 94% of current-season sugarcane dues have been cleared

Uttar Pradesh says more than 94% of cane payments for the current crushing season have been settled, with 99 mills clearing dues in full. The state also cited new, revived and expanded mills that added crushing capacity, reinforcing the region’s sugar and ethanol supply base.

— Source publishedWed, 26 Aug, 2026, 08:53 IST·First seen Wed, 26 Aug, 2026, 08:55 IST·Source BL · Consumer & Economy

What happened

retail-company · Uttar Pradesh says over 94% of current-season sugarcane dues have been cleared, with 99 mills fully paid. The state highlighted nine-year gains

Key facts

  • Over 94% of current-season sugarcane dues paid
  • 99 sugar mills cleared 100% of dues
  • Rs 3.25 lakh crore in cumulative direct farmer payments
  • 9,220 lakh tonnes of sugarcane crushed over nine years
  • 968.58 lakh tonnes of sugar produced over nine years
  • Four new sugar mills established
  • Seven closed mills revived
  • 44 mills expanded
  • 1,28,500 TCD additional crushing capacity
  • 285 new khandsari units
  • 41,900 jobs generated

Why this matters

Expanded and revived Uttar Pradesh mills may create partnership, supply-contract, and asset-acquisition opportunities for companies seeking exposure to integrated sugar and ethanol capacity.

What to watch

  • Completion rate and absolute value of remaining current-season cane dues
  • UP cane acreage, yield estimates and monsoon conditions for the next season
  • Mill-wise crushing volumes, recovery rates and utilization of new or expanded capacity
  • Central-government ethanol diversion, blending and sugar-export policy decisions
  • Wholesale sugar prices versus mill cane procurement costs
  • Any renewed payment arrears or farmer protests in key cane districts
  • Consumer-goods manufacturers should assess Uttar Pradesh sugar procurement exposure and consider selectively locking in contracts if wholesale prices soften.
  • Beverage, confectionery, bakery and restaurant chains should monitor whether ethanol allocation changes alter sugar availability more than milling-capacity additions improve it.
  • Sugar mills should prioritize final dues settlement to protect cane catchment loyalty before next planting decisions.
  • Retail analysts should distinguish wholesale sugar-price effects from consumer shelf-price effects, which may lag due to packaging, freight and inventory contracts.

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