New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- The Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has welcomed the government's decision to permit the export of 15 lakh tons of sugar during the 2025-26 sugar season, calling it a timely step to support industry planning and market balance. The move, ISMA stated in its press release, would enable sugar mills to manage surplus production, ensure better price stability, and maintain the financial health of the sector.

In addition to sugar pricing, ISMA also urged the government to raise ethanol procurement prices to reflect higher feedstock and conversion costs. It stated that the current allocation of 289 crore litres of ethanol, which accounts for only 27.5 per cent of the total allocation, has left ...