Following discussions with the Centre, sugar mills will begin crushing sugarcane 10-15 days earlier than usual in the 2026-27 sugar season, which begins on October 1, to bring fresh sugar into the market ahead of the festive season | India News

The Indian sugar mills will advance the sugarcane crushing schedule for 2026-2027 to ensure there is no sugar shortage during the festival season

ISMA and cooperative sugar mills urge the government for incentives to offset early crushing losses and enhance festive sugar supply.