New Delhi, April 30 -- Sugar production in India reached 275.28 lakh tonnes as of April 30 in the 2025-26 season, registering a nearly 7 per cent increase from 256.49 lakh tonnes recorded during the same period last year, according to data released by the Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA).

As the crushing season draws to a close, only five sugar mills remain operational across the country, compared to 19 mills operating at the corresponding time last year.

State-wise trends remained mixed. Uttar Pradesh produced 89.65 lakh tonnes of sugar, lower than 92.40 lakh tonnes recorded last year, with all mills in the state shutting operations for the season, as compared to 10 operational mills last year. In contrast, ...