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Farmers resist early sugarcane crushing

IN · 2026-10-06

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Key takeaway

Maharashtra and Karnataka farmer unions resist early sugarcane crushing directive, demanding compensation and higher sugar-ethanol prices

  1. Step 1 · The triggerfarmer unions in Maharashtra and Karnataka reject early crushing directive, demanding compensation and higher sugar-ethanol prices
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onmills face a delayed start to crushing season or must accept higher cane costs and lower recovery rates, raising unit production cost
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onsugar and ethanol output volumes fall short of plan, tightening domestic supply ahead of festive and blending demand
  4. Step 4 · Knock-onwholesale sugar and molasses prices rise, pressuring food and beverage manufacturers' input costs
  5. Step 5 · Reaches youthe SME's cost of goods sold widens as sugar-based inputs reprice, or working capital is tied up in higher inventory carry

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Source: Economic Times Top Stories

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