Sugar mills unlikely to advance crushing season despite promise to govt: Industry officials

Sugar mills in India are unlikely to start their crushing season early, despite earlier promises to the government. This decision is largely due to a shortage of migrant labor, which is typically available around Diwali in November. The absence of this workforce makes it difficult for mills to compensate with mechanized harvesting, which cannot fully replace the manual labor needed for the process. As a result, the sugar production schedule may be delayed, potentially affecting the country's sugar output and market supply.

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The delay in the crushing season is due to a labor shortage, which is a internal issue. It may not have a significant impact on the overall economy.

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