Sugar industry of India

[1] In India, sugarcane is planted thrice a year in October, March and July depending on part of the country.

[10] On May 24, 2022, the Indian government announced that India will restrict the export of sugar from June 1, 2022.

Traditionally, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra produce the majority of sugar cane in India.

This can be attributed to rich soil surrounding major rivers present in both states.

Indian sugar industry has been using these by-products to generate bioethanol, electricity and many other products over the years.