Sugar production likely to drop by 4.5 million tonnes

India will see less Sugar production this year. As per reports, in current sugar season(2024-25) the gross sugar output is estimated at 295 lakh tonnes against the initial estimate of 333 lakh tonnes. The India Sugar and Bioenergy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) had forecasted gross sugar production of 333.10 lakh tonnes for sugar season -Oct-Sept this year. However, the actual production is likely to be 38 lakh tonnes lower.