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The Uttar Pradesh Sugarcane Development Department on Thursday said it has set the gross value output (GVO) target of Rs 1,41,846 crore for the financial year 2025-26, with an aim to contribute towards Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's goal of making the state a USD 1-trillion economy by 2030. The department's action plan for 2025-26 focuses on boosting sugarcane cultivation and allied industries while reducing reliance on government support, the state government said on Thursday. "The action plan reflects the department's commitment to increasing GVA contribution from Rs 1,09,461 crore in 2023-24 to Rs 1,03,038 crore from sugarcane and Rs 38,808 crore from jaggery production by 2025-26," it said in a statement. To achieve this, the department has outlined key strategies, including increasing the average sugar recovery rate from 9.56 per cent to 10.50 per cent, ensuring timely sale of 91.54 lakh quintals of sugar in 2025-26 to prevent financial losses from delays, expanding the stora

Sugar

SECTOR | 01 Apr 2025

Sugar production falls 18% as most mills close crushing season early

Business Line

This year's net sugar production is expected to be 259 lt, which is 19 per cent lower than 319 lt produced in the entire 2023-24 season (October-September), according to the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF).

Sugar Production Drops 18% Due To Lower Cane Availability In Maharashtra

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SECTOR | 28 Mar 2025

Government To Impose Strict Penalties On Sugar Mills Violating Stock Holding Limits

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The guidelines, effective April 1, 2025, aim to ensure consistent supply and price stability in the sugar market.

Sugar

SECTOR | 24 Mar 2025

Structure trade deal with US to promote bilateral trade in solar components : ISMA

Business Line

ISMA's recommendations included reciprocal duty exemptions across all segments of the solar photovoltaic (PV) value chain

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SECTOR | 22 Mar 2025

Judge in Delhi cash row was named in CBI's 2018 sugar mill fraud case

Business Standard

The CBI had filed an FIR against Simbhaoli Sugar Mills, its directors, and others, including then non-executive director Yashwant Varma, over a complaint by Oriental Bank of Commerce regarding a frau

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SECTOR | 20 Mar 2025

Sugar vs Oil: Which is healthier or more harmful? All details inside

Business Standard

Sugar and oil are two of the most debated ingredients in our diet. According to doctors, consuming a diet heavy in either fat or sugar may be harmful to the liver. So let's know more about it

India's Sugar Export Slowdown Amidst Rising Domestic Demand

NDTV Profit | 20 Mar 2025

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SECTOR | 19 Mar 2025

India's Sugar Availability To Comfortably Meet Domestic Demand: ISMA

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The Indian Sugar Mills Association remains optimistic about the upcoming 202526 season, backed by favourable weather conditions and improved planting.

India may have 5.4 mt of surplus sugar from current season: ISMA

Business Line | 19 Mar 2025 6 more