Sugarcane production reached 500 million tonnes in 2025‑26, a rise of about 44% since 2015‑16
India is the second‑largest sugarcane producer in the world
Ethanol production gives sugar mills extra income and helps keep farms stable
The Fair and Remunerative Price for sugarcane was set at 365 Indian rupees per quintal, higher than before
97% of farmer dues for the 2025‑26 season were paid by August 2026
The country now grows about 500 million tonnes of sugarcane each year.
A new fuel called ethanol is being made from some of the sugarcane.
The government set a higher price for farmers to keep them earning well.
Even with a short‑term price rise, most people can still afford sugar.
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