India Eyes Sugar Exports From October as Ethanol Push and Strong Output Create Surplus
India, the world’s second-largest sugar producer, is poised to resume sugar exports from October 2025, thanks to a robust surge in sugarcane output and an aggressive ethanol blending program. The Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has projected an 18% rise in sugar production for the 2025–26 season, creating a surplus that could allow…