The Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has expressed deep concern that the drastic reduction in ethanol allocation to the sugar sector could lead to underutilization of distilleries, reduced sugar diversion, surplus stocks, and a buildup of cane arrears during the 2025–26 Sugar Season (SS). Under the Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025–26, only 289 crore … Continue reading Farmer payments at risk as ethanol offtake falls, sugar MSP remains frozen: ISMA