BusinessRainfall Shortage May Raise India's Sugar Imports Again
Due to insufficient rainfall and water stress in major sugarcane-producing states like Maharashtra and Karnataka, India's sugar recovery may decline, raising concerns about increased sugar imports for the second consecutive year. In the 2025-26 season, India imported sugar due to low production. The government has allowed duty-free import of 1 million tons of raw sugar to stabilize supply and prices amid fears of rising costs and production impact.
Amar Ujala·16h ago