Sugar industry sources say low precipitation this year has affected sugar production. There is apprehension that the production is likely to fall by a million tonnes. That is to say, the country would be able to have only 25 million tonnes of sugar this year.
Maharashtra and Karnataka are the two leading sugar producing states in the country but low rain has forced them to report reduced production.
However, there is good news that Uttar Pradesh another major sugar producing state is expected to keep up its level of sugar production.
According to official estimates, as there has been planting of sugarcane on a much bigger arcrage this year across the country, there would be no problem meeting the domestic demands for the commodity.