Sugar production inMaharashtrais set to decline by around 6.5 % in 2022-23 compared to previous year owing to excess rainfall in some parts that led to water-logging and a higher diversion to ethanol, officials said.
Maharashtra is the country’s top sugar producer. The state had produced 138 lakh tonne of sugar last year-the highest ever in its HISTORY. However, production in 2022-23 is expected to fall to 129 lakh tonne.
The changed estimate may impact the overall sugar production in the country but so far, the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF) says it doesnt foresee a dip.