107 sugar mills start crushing; prices likely steady for Deepavali

As many as 107 sugar mills in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh have started crushing for the 2026-27 season, which began on October 1, according to the Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association. The previous season closed with about 36 lakh tonnes of carryover stock. With duty-free import time extended, sugar prices are likely to stay in check for Deepavali.