Mumbai, April 6 -- The sugar production in India in the 2025-26 season has seen 9.50% rise, due to ramping up in the sugar production by two states - Maharashtra and Karnataka, according to the Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA). The sugar production in the 2025-26 season, as of the FY26 ended on March 31, has risen to 272.31 lakh tonnes, up from 248.78 lakh tonnes, compared to the last FY25. Maharashtra has produced a total of 99.30 lakh tonnes so far, compared with 80.26 lakh tonnes on the corresponding date last year, witnessing a growth of 23%. Karnataka's output stood at 47.90 lakh tonnes, up 20% from a year ago. Uttar Pradesh has produced 87.50 lakh tonnes, which is almost the same as last year's level on the...