Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Maharashtra Sugar Mills Boost Production, MSP Hike Sought
In Maharashtra, sugar mills are crushing more cane this year than last, with Kolhapur leading the way.
The state has produced over 8 lakh tonnes of sugar so far.
The sugar industry wants the government to increase the minimum selling price (MSP) from ₹31 to ₹40 per kg to cover rising costs.
Some mills are facing delays due to farmers' protests over unpaid dues.
147 mills crushed 117.27 lakh MT of cane by Nov 19, 2025
Kolhapur division leads with 29.61 lakh tonnes crushed
State-wide sugar production reaches 8.68 lakh tonnes
Industry seeks MSP hike from ₹31 to ₹40 per kg
Farmers' opposition delays full-scale crushing in some mills
- Who
- Maharashtra's sugar mills and farmers
- What
- Increased sugar production and MSP hike demand
- When
- 2025-26 crushing season, Nov 19, 2025
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To offset rising production costs and resolve farmer dues
Sugar Mills
Farmers' Organizations
Full-scale crushing
Sugar Mills
Mills want to operate at full capacity
Farmers' Organizations
Farmers oppose until FRP dues are settled
- Total Mills Operational
- 147
- Cane Crushed (in lakh MT)
- 117.27
- Sugar Produced (in lakh quintals)
- 8.68
- Overall Recovery (%)
- 7.4
- Current MSP of Sugar (₹/kg)
- 31
- Sought MSP of Sugar (₹/kg)
- 40