India’s sugar production has crossed 15.9 million tonnes (MT) so far in the current season 2025-26 (October-September), an increase of 22% on-year, data from the Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) showed. The surge was mainly due to higher cane supplies and better yields. A total of 518 mills are currently crushing sugarcane, compared with 500 during the corresponding period of the previous season. Sugar output in Maharashtra rose by 51% to 6.45 MT till January 15, 2026, compared with the same period in the previous season. Output in Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka grew by 8% and 13% to 4.6 MT and 3.1 MT, respectively. Sugar production is expected to rise by 16% to 34.35 MT in the 2025-26 season, compared with the previous season, due to adequate monsoon rains and higher area, as per the first advance estimate, said a report.
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