The government has increased the minimum support price for sugarcane to Rs 620 per quintal for fiscal year 2025/26—an increment of Rs 35—along with an additional subsidy of Rs 70 per quintal. The price was calculated based on production cost, transportation, and profit margins. Farmers, however, criticized the decision, saying it was made without the required consultation with mill owners. Sugar mills, including Indushankar Sugar Industry, plan to begin crushing next week.
