Industry urges Centre to lift ban on export and curbs on ethanol production for next season
All the 207 sugar mills in Maharashtra that commenced crushing operations in the 2023-24 season have halted production, collectively producing 11.02 million tonnes (mt) of sugar — an increase of 0.49 mt compared with the previous season. Industry players are urging the Centre to lift the export ban on sugar and relax restrictions on ethanol production for the 2024-25 season to prevent a decline in sugar prices and maintain market availability.