India’s sugar production is predicted to rise by 18% in the 2025-26 sugar season, starting in October, according to the Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA). This increase is expected to alleviate supply tightness and maintain prices during the festival season.
The preliminary estimate for 2025-26 sugar production is 349 lakh tonnes, up from 295 lakh tonnes in the previous season. The increase in cane area is attributed to improved rainfall, which has enhanced productivity and sugar recovery.
