In a bid to secure ample supplies of sugar amid concerns of a potential fall in production due to below-normal rainfall in key growing states, India is contemplating measures to discourage the diversion of sugar for ethanol production, according to government and trade sources cited by Reuters.

India shifts focus from ethanol to sugar production amid supply concerns 

Sugar production is down by 60 lakh tonnes due to drought in Karnataka, Maharashtra. Imports, domestic stocks are expected to plug the gap

2nd largest sugar producer India imposes stock limit to control price rise, prevent black-marketing

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India shifts focus from ethanol to sugar production amid supply concerns

2nd largest sugar producer India imposes stock limit to control price rise, prevent black-marketing