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HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 17th Jul, 2025) Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shaheed Benazirabad, Abdul Samad Nizamani, chaired a meeting at DC office to ensure implementation of the government-notified sugar prices. The meeting was attended by Additional DC Hassan Zafar, Information Officer Ejaz Ali Teevino, representatives from all sugar mills in the district, members of the Price Control Committee and wholesale sugar dealers. Addressing the meeting, DC said that there are four sugar mills operating in Shaheed Benazirabad district, and their presence should benefit the public in the form of accessible sugar prices. He directed representatives of the sugar mills to ensure the supply of sugar to wholesale dealers strictly as per mill policies and government-fixed rates. DC also instructed wholesale dealers to adhere to the officially set prices when selling sugar. He warned that strict action will be taken by the district administration against those found selling sugar at inflated prices. During the meeting, the wholesale price of sugar was fixed at Rs167 per kilogram, while the retail price was set at Rs169 per kilogram. Representatives of Habib, Al-Noor, Bandhi, and Sakrand Sugar Mills also shared detailed information regarding current stock levels and pricing during the session.
Lucknow: As many as 21 out of 23 cooperative sugar mills managed to make 100% cane price payment, underlining the state govt's aggressive push for timely payments to farmers.Data show that the 23 cooperative sugar mills had to make a total cane due payment of Rs 2,730 crore, of which Rs 2,669 crore - around 97.78% of the total - has been paid.The apparent high level of compliance among cooperative mills is significant, considering that this segment has historically struggled with liquidity issues and delayed payments.In all, cumulative dues of only Rs 60.69 crores are pending on the cooperativ ...Read More >
India sugar output lags demand for second straight yearLower cane yields force mills to close earlier than usualSugar stocks expected to drop, supporting local prices India's sugar production is set to fall below consumption for a second straight year, as lower cane yields force mills to close faster than usual, trade officials told Reuters on Thursday. Lower output, coupled with rising exports, is likely to reduce domestic stockpiles and support local prices, which had been under pressure due ...Read More >
MUMBAI, April 2 (Reuters) - India's sugar production is set to fall below consumption for a second straight year, as lower cane yields force mills to close faster than usual, trade officials told Reuters on Thursday. Lower output, coupled with rising exports, is likely to reduce domestic stockpiles and support local prices, which had been under pressure due to surplus supplies. "Sugar production is unlikely to exceed 28 million metric tons this season," said the India head of a global trade house based in Mumbai. "Most sugar mills have already closed, with only a few still operational, whic ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 27 (PTI) Sugar output is likely to increase by 15 per cent in sugar season 2025-26 to about 35 million tonnes on a favourable monsoon, a report said on Friday. India's gross sugar production is likely to rise 15 per cent in sugar season 2026 to about 35 million tonnes, aided by above-average monsoon, boosting cane acreage and yields in key sugar-producing states like Maharashtra and Karnataka, Crisil Ratings said in the report. The growth is expected to ease tightness in the domestic supply and has the potential to boost ethanol diversion and revive exports with appropriate polic ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], July 17 (ANI): Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora said the state government is winning the trust of the business community with its consistent efforts over the past three years. He shared that industrialists from various sectors, including basmati rice, bicycles, and Chandigarh FICO, have shown full satisfaction with the government's performance. Addressing the issues related to electricity boards, pollution, and the housing department, Arora assured that all concerns would be resolved. He added that many useful ideas were shared during the meetings, and the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Volvo, the Swedish luxury carmaker on Friday said it plans to bring the new Volvo EX30 SUV, the entry level luxury electric car, during the forthcoming festive season, to boost electric penetration in the world's third largest car market. "In the last six months the electric car market in India has grown about 4.5 per cent in the mass car market while the luxury car market rose to 9 per cent. We want to accelerate this growth by bringing our new Volvo EX30 electric car during the festival season," Jyoti Malhotra, MD at Volvo Car India told Financial Chronicle in an exclusive interv ...Read More >