New Delhi, March 20 -- The Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has confirmed that sugar availability will remain stable and sufficient for the ongoing 2024-25 marketing season, addressing concerns about potential shortages in the domestic market.

According to a statement released on Tuesday, ISMA projects that India will maintain adequate sugar reserves with an estimated closing stock of 54 lakh tonnes by September 2025, which will comfortably meet domestic demand requirements.

Production data as of March 15, 2025, indicates that India has manufactured approximately 238 lakh tonnes of sugar thus far in the season, with about 200 sugar mills-representing 38 percent of total facilities-continuing operations.

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