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Shadow cast over next year's sugar crop: ISMA DG
Published 22 June 2026 ยท finance
Synopsis India's sugar industry concludes the current season with ample stocks, but the delayed, below-normal monsoon poses a significant concern for the upcoming year. Key
Synopsis India's sugar industry concludes the current season with ample stocks, but the delayed, below-normal monsoon poses a significant concern for the upcoming year. Key growing states like Maharashtra and Karnataka are under close watch as the weather will dictate next season's production. Despite strong planting conditions, the crop's crucial growth phase hinges on monsoon performance, potentially impacting output.
Published: June 22, 2026 โข 2:37 PM IST ยท Updated: June 22, 2026 โข 3:06 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Synopsis India's sugar industry concludes the current season with ample stocks, but the delayed, below-normal monsoon poses a significant concern for the upcoming year.
Key growing states like Maharashtra and Karnataka are under close watch as the weather will dictate next season's production.
Despite strong planting conditions, the crop's crucial growth phase hinges on monsoon performance, potentially impacting output.