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.

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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