All India latest revised estimates for SS 2018-19 sugar production at 30.2
million tonnes with 0.5 million tonnes diversion to ethanol from B-heavy
molasses
Sugarcane arrears of ~ ₹20,000 crore till end of Jan 2019 across the country
Enhancement of MSP for sugar may be necessitated to bring down arrears of
cane dues.
Setting up of additional distillation capacities on schedule.
Engineering Businesses
Gears business registered good growth during the quarter in terms of
turnover, profitability and order booking
Turnaround in Water operations with a small profit in the current quarter,
the trend is likely to continue.
Outstanding order book of ₹1510.49 crore for combined Engineering
Businesses; an increase of 113% from FY 18 closing.