Sugar industry welcomes increase in FRP for sugarcane
“It is estimated that this increase will result in an additional income of over ₹15,000-20,000 crore, taking total cane payments to around ₹1.3 lakh crore in the upcoming season,” said the Association in a statement. File
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The Indian Sugar and Bio Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has welcomed the government’s decision to increase the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane by ₹10 per quintal for the 2026–2027 sugar season to ₹365 a quintal of cane, saying it will increase the income for nearly 5.5 crore farmers.
“It is estimated that this increase will result in an additional income of over ₹15,000-20,000 crore, taking total cane payments to around ₹1.3 lakh crore in the upcoming season,” said the Association in a statement.
Published – May 06, 2026 08:48 am IST
