A Sweet Early Start: Marathwada mills are crushing, just in time. Drought and record October heat had cane drying fast. A later start would have sent it to fodder and cut sugar output further. 55 mills are already running across Maharashtra. Early crushing was the perfect call by the sugar mills and sugarcane farmers. @HMOIndia @AmitShah @fooddeptgoi @uppalshah @CMOMaharashtra @Dev_Fadnavis #farmers #SugarSeason #SugarCane #sugarcanefarmers #Drought #SugarCrushing

Karnataka: R Ashoka targets state government over sugarcane farmers’ concerns 🌾 Karnataka Legislative Assembly Leader of Opposition R Ashoka has criticised the Congress-led state government over the condition of sugarcane growers, claiming that the Central Government is actively working in favour of farmers while the state government has remained silent. Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, Ashoka said the BJP-led Central Government had already taken decisions related to Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) and Minimum Support Price (MSP) for sugarcane. He also highlighted Union Minister Pralhad Joshi’s initiative, which he said led to the formation of a relevant MSP commission. Read the full article here🔗 chinimandi.com/centre-on-sug… #ChiniMandi #ChiniMandiUpdates #KarnatakaSugarcane #SugarcaneFarmers #SugarcanePrice

Maharashtra amends soft loan scheme to support cooperative sugar factories and clear FRP dues 🌾 The Maharashtra government has decided to amend the soft loan scheme announced for cooperative sugar factories to facilitate payment of outstanding FRP dues to sugarcane farmers and provide funds for preparations ahead of the current crushing season. The scheme period has also been extended by one month, while the loans can now be utilised for various purposes related to the needs of cooperative sugar factories. The move is expected to provide relief to both sugarcane farmers and the sugar industry. During the 2025–26 crushing season, 102 cooperative sugar factories crushed 527.51 lakh metric tonnes of sugarcane. Read the full article here🔗 chinimandi.com/maharashtra-r… #ChiniMandi #ChiniMandiUpdates #FRPDues #CooperativeSugarMills #MaharashtraSugarIndustry

Every crushing season begins with a promise. 🌱 But the 2026–27 sugar season is opening under unusual pressure. In Satara and Solapur, sugarcane fields may look green and tall, yet much of the cane is still immature, weeks away from reaching the sweetness mills need. And still, crushing has begun. From the fields to the factory gates and the global sugar market, the season ahead will demand greater foresight, careful planning and informed decisions from the entire sugar ecosystem. Read the full editorial by Uppal Shah here🔗 chinimandi.com/india-must-op… #ChiniMandi #ChiniMandiUpdates #SugarcaneCrushing #MaharashtraSugar #SugarIndustry @uppalshah

OMCs invite bids for around 1,100 crore litres of ethanol for ESY 2026-27! ⛽ In line with Govt directions to reduce sugar diversion to zero, no offers are sought for ethanol from Sugarcane Juice or B-Heavy Molasses. Bids invited for C-Heavy Molasses, Maize, Damaged Grains & FCI Rice. Read more 🔗 chinimandi.com/esy-2026-27-o… #Ethanol #ESY2026_27 #Biofuels #ChiniMandi

In the sugar business, what matters more to you when making a purchase, lowest price or better quality? Pick your priority! 👇 #eBuySugar #SugarBusiness #SugarTrade #SugarQuality #SugarPrices

India’s organic Palmyra jaggery reaches international markets! 🌍 APEDA facilitated the flag-off of India’s maiden export consignment of 1.755 MT of NPOP- and EU-certified organic Palmyra Jaggery Powder (Palmyra Blossom Nectar) from Erode, Tamil Nadu, to Varna, Bulgaria, on October 15, 2026. The export marks an important step towards taking India’s traditional Palmyra-based products to global markets while diversifying the country’s organic export basket. Read the full article here🔗 chinimandi.com/apeda-facilit… #ChiniMandi #ChiniMandiUpdates #PalmyraJaggery #OrganicExports #JaggeryExport

Government allows sugar mills to sell October production in October and November The Central Government has allowed sugar mills to sell the entire quantity of sugar produced during October 2026 in October and November, over and above their regular monthly release quotas for the two months. The Department of Food and Public Distribution reiterated the permission through a communication dated October 16, following the monthly stockholding orders issued for October. The move is expected to provide mills greater flexibility in marketing fresh-season sugar while supporting availability in the domestic market. Read the full article here🔗 chinimandi.com/government-al… #ChiniMandi #ChiniMandiUpdates #SugarQuota #SugarSupply #SugarMarket @fooddeptgoi

India’s ethanol receipts by OMCs reached 987 crore litres by the end of September in Ethanol Supply Year 2025-26. ⛽ According to AIDA, grain-based feedstocks contributed 71.4% of the total receipts, while overall supplies reached 82.5% of the 1,197 crore litres contracted for the November–October supply year. A strong milestone for India’s ethanol blending and biofuel sector. 📈 Read the full article here🔗 chinimandi.com/indias-ethano… #Ethanol #Biofuel #SugarIndustry #EthanolBlending #IndiaEnergy

Uttar Pradesh: Sugar to be sold at concessional price of ₹52 per kg in Lucknow 🍬 The Uttar Pradesh government has announced the sale of sugar at a concessional price of ₹52 per kg in Lucknow following a review of sugar prices by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The Chief Minister held a meeting with officials from the Sugar Industry and Sugarcane Development Department and directed them to ensure that consumers do not face any inconvenience due to rising sugar prices. The move aims to provide relief to consumers and ensure adequate availability of sugar in the market. Read the full article here🔗 chinimandi.com/uttar-pradesh… #ChiniMandi #ChiniMandiUpdates #SugarPrices #UttarPradeshSugar #SugarMarket

Government forms committee to examine sugarcane farmers’ concerns 🌱 The Government of India has constituted a committee under the chairmanship of Prof. Ramesh Chand, former Member of NITI Aayog, to examine issues raised by sugarcane farmers and recommend appropriate measures to address their concerns. The committee’s formation follows discussions between representatives of sugarcane farmers from Karnataka and Maharashtra and the Union Ministers of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. The move aims to examine farmers’ concerns and suggest measures for addressing key issues affecting the sugarcane sector. Read the full article here🔗 chinimandi.com/government-co… #ChiniMandi #ChiniMandiUpdates #SugarcaneFarmers #SugarcanePolicy #SugarIndustry

Karnataka is working towards a scientific and transparent mechanism to ensure fair returns for sugarcane growers. 🌱 The proposed framework will focus on key concerns such as cane weighing, sugar recovery, harvesting schedules and payment practices, according to Sugar and Textiles Minister Rudrappa Lamani, as reported by The Hindu. The announcement comes amid renewed protests by sugarcane farmers over issues affecting their income and returns. Read the full article here🔗 chinimandi.com/karnataka-pla… #ChiniMandi #ChiniMandiUpdates #KarnatakaSugarcane #SugarcaneFarmers #SugarcanePrice

Maharashtra’s 2026–27 sugarcane crushing season is gaining momentum. As of October 13, 55 sugar mills across the state had started crushing, according to the Maharashtra State Cooperative Sugar Factories Federation Ltd. Solapur and Ahilyanagar lead with 11 mills each, followed by Pune and Satara with 8 mills each. Meanwhile, 4 mills have started in Sangli and 3 in Kolhapur. With the state government allowing the crushing season to begin from October 15, activity is expected to pick up further in the coming days. Read the full article here🔗 chinimandi.com/sugar-season-… #ChiniMandi #ChiniMandiUpdates #MaharashtraSugar #SugarcaneCrushing #SugarSeason2026

The Food Ministry has allocated a monthly domestic sugar quota of 30.00 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) for October 2026. 📢 The quota includes 15.00 LMT in the first tranche and 15.00 LMT in the second tranche, taking the total monthly allocation to 30.00 LMT. Among major sugar-producing states, Maharashtra received 9.15 LMT, Uttar Pradesh 8.68 LMT and Karnataka 4.53 LMT for October. Compared with September 2026, the overall October quota stands 3.50 LMT higher, rising from 26.50 LMT to 30.00 LMT. Read the full article here🔗 chinimandi.com/state-wise-su… #ChiniMandi #ChiniMandiUpdates #SugarMarket #SugarIndustry #SugarQuota

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The sugar market is shifting gears. After weeks of concerns over tight stocks, limited quotas and rising festive-season prices, the arrival of new-season sugar is changing the market conversation. With 22–25 mills already crushing in Maharashtra and Karnataka, and more than 100 mills expected to start on October 15, early-season sugar is beginning to reach buyers. In Maharashtra, new sugar is being offered at ₹4,200–4,500 per quintal, compared with around ₹5,000 for M-grade sugar — a price gap that could signal a significant shift in the market. The question now is no longer whether sugar will be available, but whether too much supply could arrive too soon. Read the full article here🔗 chinimandi.com/the-tide-turn… #ChiniMandi #ChiniMandiUpdates #SugarMarket #SugarPrices #SugarSupply

India’s domestic sugar quota for the second tranche of October 2026 has been fixed at 16 lakh tonnes (LMT). The allocation is part of the monthly sugar release for October 2026 and is aimed at ensuring adequate sugar availability in the domestic market during the festive season. Read the full article here 📎 chinimandi.com/16-lmt-sugar-… #ChiniMandi #ChiniMandiUpdates #SugarQuota #SugarMarket #SugarSupply

Uttar Pradesh farmers show massive interest in new sugarcane variety! 🌱 CoS.23232, a newly developed sugarcane variety known for early maturity, higher cane weight and improved sugar content, saw an overwhelming response from farmers. The initial stock of 2 lakh planting buds was completely booked within just 5 minutes of online bookings opening! ⏱️ A strong signal of farmers’ growing interest in improved sugarcane varieties and better productivity. Read the full article here🔗 chinimandi.com/uttar-pradesh… #Sugarcane #SugarcaneFarming #UPFarmers #AgricultureNews #SugarIndustry