Low cane yield in major states like Maharashtra and Karnataka is one of the major reasons for the drop in sugar output. Reuters has reported that on an average, farmers reported a 15-35% drop in cane yield.
Sugar stocks rally continues: Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, Uttam Sugar Mills rally up to 4%. Two big triggers
Sugar stocks rallied as domestic sugar prices surged sharply over the past month. Government data showed retail prices rising from Rs 48.18/kg on July 20