India is the largest producer of cane sugar. Currently a major portion of sugar production is consumed by domestic market and there lies a huge, untapped export potential. With increasing sugar consumption globally, sugar industry is all set for the big leap.

The six major sugarcane growing states contribute more than 85% of total sugar production in the country; with Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra together contributing more than 57% of the total production.

The global demand of sugar is on the rise. With clear indications of sustained increase in the per capita consumption of sugar in developing countries, ISO estimates the global sugar consumption in 2010 to be around 160.7 MMT.

From a small beginning, with 8 sugar mills generating 50 MW of power, today, 48 sugar mills have their own co-generation plants, generating over 680 MW of power.

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