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EID-Parry posts Q3 results: Sugar maker posts loss hurt by export curbs

The company reported a loss after tax of Rs 13.59 crore ($1.64 million) in the quarter ended Dec. 31, compared to a profit after tax of Rs15.78 crore a year ago

51.5% agri exports from just 5 products makes sector vulnerable: GTRI

India's agri export basket is dependent on just five commodities including rice and sugar and this makes the sector vulnerable to fluctuations in global prices and demand, a report by economic think tank GTRI said on Monday. The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said these five products -- basmati rice, non-basmati rice, sugar, spices, and oil meals -- account for 51.5 per cent of India's total agriculture exports. Furthermore, India grapples with various domestic challenges including infrastructural deficits, quality control issues, and non-tariff barriers, all of which impede the growth and competitiveness of its agricultural sector, it said. "This makes them (agri exports) vulnerable to fluctuations in global prices and demand," it said, adding these commodities also face frequent export bans in India. At present export of non-basmati rice is currently banned from India and India is also fighting at the WTO (World Trade Organisation) to protect subsidies to rice and wheat

Sugar output down 11% at 7.4 mn tonne during Oct 1-Dec 15 of 2023-24 mkt yr

India's sugar production fell 11 per cent year-on-year to 74.05 lakh tonnes during the October 1-December 15 period of the current marketing year, mainly due to lower output in Maharashtra and Karnataka, according to industry body ISMA. The sugar marketing year runs from October to September. In a statement, the Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) said that the sugar production till December 15 in the current 2023-24 marketing year reached 74.05 lakh tonnes against 82.95 lakh tonnes in the corresponding period of the previous year. The number of operating factories stood unchanged year-on-year at 497. "Notably, this year sugar factories in Maharashtra and Karnataka started around 10-15 days later compared to the last year," ISMA said. In Uttar Pradesh, sugar production has increased to 22.11 lakh tonnes till December 15 of the 2023-24 marketing year compared to 20.26 lakh tonnes in the year-ago period. However, the sugar output declined in Maharashtra to 24.45 lakh tonnes from

Sugar shares extend fall; Balrampur, Dhampur, Praj tank up to 15% in 2 days

The central government has directed all sugar mills not to use sugarcane juice or syrup for making ethanol in 2023-24 season, as the sugar production expected to be down in this year.

Sugar shares rally up to 13% on positive outlook; Balrampur hits 52-wk high

Magadh Sugar & Energy, Avadh Sugar & Energy, Uttam Sugar Mills and Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries rallied in the range of 10 per cent to 13 per cent on the BSE in Thursday's intra-day trade.

India's sugar demand-supply tightly balanced as world deficit shrinks

Their assumption is based on the sugarcane crushing that has taken place in major growing states in the first month and half of the 2023-24 new season

Sugar shares in focus; Balrampur, Dwarikesh, Triveni, Dhampur rally upto 7%

According to CRISIL, despite reduced exports and a decline in ethanol production, Ebitda margins of MSMEs in the sugar industry are projected to increase in the upcoming quarters

Stocks to Watch today: HDFC Bank, Grasim, JFS, Sugar, Ceat, SpiceJet, BoM

Stocks to watch on Oct 17, 2023: HDFC Bank reported a 50 per cent jump in net in its first results after merger with HDFC; Jio Financial posted 100 per cent growth in net post demerger from Reliance.

Analysts selective on sugar stocks as higher prices keeps outlook upbeat

Analysts expect lower output to keep sugar prices elevated at least for the next year, driving gains for the sector

Centre directs sugar traders to disclose stocks to check hoarding

The Centre on Thursday directed sugar traders, retailers, wholesalers, big chain retailers and processors to disclose their stocks on a weekly basis on a government portal as a proactive measure to combat hoarding and speculation. The food ministry, in a statement, said the country has sufficient stocks for domestic consumption with absolutely no shortage for festivals. The government has been successfully maintaining the stable retail price of sugar in the country, it noted. However, as a proactive measure to "combat hoarding and curb unscrupulous speculation" in the sugar market, the ministry has issued orders to mandatory disclose stock positions for traders, wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers and processors of sugar on the portal (https://esugar.nic.in) on every Monday, it added. "This mandatory weekly stock disclosure for these entities is another proactive step in the Government of India's efforts to maintain a balanced and fair sugar market," the ministry said. By

Local sugar supplies may pip demand in 2023-24, industry estimates

This comes even as there could be a deficit globally

Balrampur Chini Mills is expecting 20% higher revenues in FY24: CFO

Sugar prices are on a high with a fall in production primarily due to unseasonal showers in key growing areas of Maharashtra and Karnataka in March

Sugar shares rally on higher prices; Uttam, Avadh, Dalmia soar up to 10%

Sugar prices rose to a six-year high on Tuesday, amid concerns over a deficient monsoon.

The role of sugar substitutes

The brand that managed to crack the sugar substitute market in India is Sugar Free from Zydus Wellness

Is the fairy tale of India's sugar sector facing multiple challenges?

The uneven monsoon in 2023 means that industry is already beginning to factor in a drop in production in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat

Sugar stocks in focus; Dhampur, Uttam Sugar hit 52-wk high; soar up to 14%

The incremental tailwind is expected from attractive international prices, which could catalyse a positive in sugar realizations, Dwarikesh Sugar said in its financial year 2022-23 annual report.

Renuka, EID Parry: Sugar stocks to sweeten as global prices hit 11 yr-high

Domestic sugar stocks may rally up to 25 per cent after crossing key hurdles

Triveni, Renuka: Sugar stocks rebound, may further see up to 17% rise

Balrampur Chini Mills, Dwarikesh Sugar Industries, Ugar Sugar Works, Rana Sugars, Dhampur Sugar Mills and Shree Renuka Sugar overcome their significant peaks, with volumes exceeding daily 3-month high

Need a balanced approach

Sugar sector's success has environmental risks

India likely to keep lid on sugar exports as output dips: Reports

India is not looking at allowing more sugar exports, government and industry officials said on Thursday