India is the world's largest producer of sugarcane and second largest producer of sugar. The sugar industry is concentrated in northern states like Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra in the south. It faces many problems including low sugarcane yields, short crushing seasons, fluctuating production, and outdated machinery. Addressing these problems could help reduce production costs and support the growth of the sugar industry in India.
Organization study at sri renuka sugarsProjects Kart
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The document provides information on the Indian sugar industry and Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd. It discusses that India is the second largest producer of sugar globally. It also outlines that the sugar industry employs over 50 million farmers and 2 million workers. Additionally, it profiles Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd, noting that it began in 1995 and has expanded its production capacity over time through acquisitions and new facilities, with its current capacity being 8000 TCD of sugar and 35 MW of co-generation power. The company aims to be the most efficient sugar processor in India through further expansion, raw material security, and increasing its export and ethanol markets.
The document provides information about Nirani Sugars Limited, an Indian sugar company. It discusses [1] the history and background of the company, including its establishment in 1997 and expansion plans; [2] the key promoters and board of directors; and [3] the various departments within the organization. The company aims to efficiently utilize local resources to produce sugar and by-products, support farmers, and develop the local community.
1) The document discusses the history and background of Nirani Sugars Ltd, a sugar manufacturing company located in Mudhol, Karnataka, India.
2) It details the company's expansion from an initial capacity of 500 tons of cane crushed per day to the current 1250 tons, and plans to further expand to 3750 tons along with a 16 MW cogeneration power plant.
3) The key promoters are the Nirani family, particularly Murugesh Nirani who is the Chairman and Managing Director and has experience in the sugar and cement industries.
Organization study at chamundeshwari sugarProjects Kart
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This document provides an overview of Sri Chamundeswari Sugar Limited. It discusses the history and origins of sugarcane and the sugar industry in India. It then describes the manufacturing process for sugar from sugarcane, including pressing the cane, boiling the juice, and crystallizing and refining the sugar. Finally, it discusses the sugar industry and market in India, including production levels and government policies around pricing and subsidies.
The sugar industry is one of the important Ago-based industry of the country India is the fourth major sugar production in the world. The first three is Russia, Brazil and Cuba. Sugar industry provides direct employment to nearly 3lakh persons this industry supports about 25 million agriculturists. It payโs both to the central government and the state government about Rs.350 crores by way of different taxes. The capital employed in the industry is of the order of Rs.780 crores. There are about 414 mills producing sugar, which are spread all over the country.
A Study on Sugar Industry at Chamundeshwari SugarProjects Kart
ย
The document provides information about sugar production in India. It discusses the history of sugar cultivation in India and how it was introduced from other parts of the world. It then describes the sugar production process, from sugarcane cultivation and transportation to factories for processing. It also discusses the sugar industry in India, including key statistics on production levels, number of factories, role in the rural economy, and government policies regulating the industry.
The document provides information about the sugar industry in India and the Gem Sugars Limited company. It discusses that India is the fourth largest sugar producer globally. It then profiles Gem Sugars Limited, including its location, establishment year, products (sugar, molasses, bagasse), ownership as a cooperative sector company, and areas of operation that cover 5 taluks. The document also outlines the sugar manufacturing process and functional departments within Gem Sugars Limited.
The document provides an overview of the Indian sugar industry. It discusses the history and manufacturing process of sugar production. It then analyzes the current state of the Indian sugar industry, including sugar production cycles, government policies around sugarcane pricing, demand trends, exports and imports. The document examines opportunities and challenges for the industry, including the potential for ethanol production from sugarcane.
Organization study at sri renuka sugarsProjects Kart
ย
The document provides information on the Indian sugar industry and Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd. It discusses that India is the second largest producer of sugar globally. It also outlines that the sugar industry employs over 50 million farmers and 2 million workers. Additionally, it profiles Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd, noting that it began in 1995 and has expanded its production capacity over time through acquisitions and new facilities, with its current capacity being 8000 TCD of sugar and 35 MW of co-generation power. The company aims to be the most efficient sugar processor in India through further expansion, raw material security, and increasing its export and ethanol markets.
The document provides information about Nirani Sugars Limited, an Indian sugar company. It discusses [1] the history and background of the company, including its establishment in 1997 and expansion plans; [2] the key promoters and board of directors; and [3] the various departments within the organization. The company aims to efficiently utilize local resources to produce sugar and by-products, support farmers, and develop the local community.
1) The document discusses the history and background of Nirani Sugars Ltd, a sugar manufacturing company located in Mudhol, Karnataka, India.
2) It details the company's expansion from an initial capacity of 500 tons of cane crushed per day to the current 1250 tons, and plans to further expand to 3750 tons along with a 16 MW cogeneration power plant.
3) The key promoters are the Nirani family, particularly Murugesh Nirani who is the Chairman and Managing Director and has experience in the sugar and cement industries.
Organization study at chamundeshwari sugarProjects Kart
ย
This document provides an overview of Sri Chamundeswari Sugar Limited. It discusses the history and origins of sugarcane and the sugar industry in India. It then describes the manufacturing process for sugar from sugarcane, including pressing the cane, boiling the juice, and crystallizing and refining the sugar. Finally, it discusses the sugar industry and market in India, including production levels and government policies around pricing and subsidies.
The sugar industry is one of the important Ago-based industry of the country India is the fourth major sugar production in the world. The first three is Russia, Brazil and Cuba. Sugar industry provides direct employment to nearly 3lakh persons this industry supports about 25 million agriculturists. It payโs both to the central government and the state government about Rs.350 crores by way of different taxes. The capital employed in the industry is of the order of Rs.780 crores. There are about 414 mills producing sugar, which are spread all over the country.
A Study on Sugar Industry at Chamundeshwari SugarProjects Kart
ย
The document provides information about sugar production in India. It discusses the history of sugar cultivation in India and how it was introduced from other parts of the world. It then describes the sugar production process, from sugarcane cultivation and transportation to factories for processing. It also discusses the sugar industry in India, including key statistics on production levels, number of factories, role in the rural economy, and government policies regulating the industry.
The document provides information about the sugar industry in India and the Gem Sugars Limited company. It discusses that India is the fourth largest sugar producer globally. It then profiles Gem Sugars Limited, including its location, establishment year, products (sugar, molasses, bagasse), ownership as a cooperative sector company, and areas of operation that cover 5 taluks. The document also outlines the sugar manufacturing process and functional departments within Gem Sugars Limited.
The document provides an overview of the Indian sugar industry. It discusses the history and manufacturing process of sugar production. It then analyzes the current state of the Indian sugar industry, including sugar production cycles, government policies around sugarcane pricing, demand trends, exports and imports. The document examines opportunities and challenges for the industry, including the potential for ethanol production from sugarcane.
This document is a project report submitted by Mohit Saxena on the process of sugar manufacturing based on an industrial training at Lalit Hari Sugar Factory in Pilibhit, India. It includes an abstract, profile of LH Sugar Factory detailing its crushing capacity, power generation, and production rates. It also provides a high-level overview of the history and global production of sugar, and outlines the key stages in sugar manufacturing including milling, boiling, clarification, and cogeneration of power.
This document provides an analysis of the sugar industry and marketing strategies of Daurala Sugar Works, a unit of DCM Shriram Group located in Daurala, Uttar Pradesh, India. It begins with an executive summary that outlines the purpose and scope of the study. It then discusses the sugar industry in India, providing statistics on production levels and the key role of the industry. An introduction to Daurala Sugar Works is given. The document analyzes the competitive landscape of the sugar industry using Porter's Five Forces model. It also discusses the cyclical nature of the sugar industry and Daurala Sugar Works' marketing strategies. The conclusion provides a future outlook and recommendations.
The sugar industry in India began declining in the 20th century due to competition from Java, leading India to import sugar. The industry grew after receiving protection in 1931, with factories increasing from 29 to 138 from 1931 to 1950. The sugar industry is located near sugarcane producing areas for economic reasons, as sugarcane is bulky and loses weight in transport, while the factories can use sugarcane byproducts as fuel. The main sugarcane and sugar producing states are Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in Northern India and Maharashtra in Western India, together accounting for over 25% of Indian sugar production. Problems for the Indian sugar industry include outdated methods and inefficient small factories that increase production costs.
The document provides an overview of the sugar industry in India. It discusses that India is the second largest producer of sugarcane globally and the industry has an annual turnover of 700 billion rupees. It also summarizes that the industry is regulated by the government and follows a three year production cycle with the crushing season running from October to April. The key challenges facing the industry are a mismatch between supply and demand of sugar and price volatility.
Iwe have done the fundamental analysis of sugar industry in India. I've taken top 10 sugar company in India(Private Ltd mentioned in BSE and NSE). The financial analysis is done by referring the last 10 year annual report of each company.
The main objective is
To understand the current financial health of the company.
To analyze and compare financial position of top 10 companies.
To find the overall performance of the companies.
To analyze the financial ratios of each company.
Market potential of the company.
The document provides an overview of the sugar industry in India and internationally. It discusses the historical background of the sugar industry in India and how it has developed over time. It provides statistics on the national scenario of the Indian sugar industry, including production levels and employment. It also gives a brief international comparison of major sugar producing and consuming countries. The objective of the study is to analyze the cost of production at Nirani Sugars Ltd and identify ways to control costs and improve efficiency.
The document discusses the global and Indian sugar industry. It states that India is the largest consumer and second largest producer of sugar globally, producing around 26 million tons annually. The Indian sugar industry has an annual turnover of over $16 billion and supports over 50 million farmers. It also discusses India's sugar production, consumption, exports and imports over time and how the industry follows a natural cyclical pattern.
Market Research Report : Sugar industry in india 2014 - SampleNetscribes, Inc.
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For the complete report, get in touch with us at: info@netscribes.com
Abstract :
The report highlights the analysis of the drivers and explains the factors for growth of the industry. Growing Population and Rise in Income, High Demand from Food and Beverage Industry, Growing Pharmaceutical Market, are the key drivers of this market. There is a huge untapped market which gives the industry more opportunities to expand. There is also a huge opportunity from by-products, and the sugar industry is considered as the chief source of raw material for ethanol production in India. To meet the rising demand of ethanol, sugar plants receive government aid which is facilitating ethanol production, in turn benefiting the overall sugar industry.
There are various challenges too that the sugar industry faces, oversupply situation and rise in sugarcane prices, impact of cyclicality and pricing are the major challenges faced by the sugar industry. Rise in sugarcane prices will bring down the profitability of sugar mills. Due to the sugar pricing challenge, it is difficult for the sugar mills to recover their production costs which lead to frequent losses
Government is likely to decontrol sugar sector to facilitate growth in the domestic sugar industry, also the sugar industry has been lobbying hard for decontrolling the sugar sector. The chief organizations, such as ISMA and NFCSF are looking for partial decontrol of the sector, allowing selling the entire stock of sugar in the open market.
Table of Contents :
Slide 1: Executive Summary
Macroeconomic Indicators
Slide 2: GDP at Factor Cost: Quarterly (2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14), Inflation Rate: Monthly (Jul 2013 โ Dec 2013)
Slide 3: Gross Fiscal Deficit: Monthly (Feb 2013 โ Jul 2013), Exchange Rate: Half Yearly (Oct 2013 โ Mar 2014)
Slide 4: Lending Rate: Annual (2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12), Trade Balance: Annual (2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14), FDI: Annual (2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13)
Introduction
Slide 5: Sugar Industry Snapshot
Market Overview
Slide 6-10: Sugar Industry โ Overview, Growth of Sugar Production(2013-2018), Growth of Sugar Consumption(2013-2018), Growth of Sugar Factories, Sugarcane โ Overview, Growth of Sugarcane Production(2013-2018), Growth of Sugarcane Acreage(2013-2016), Sugar - Value Chain
Regional Distribution
Slide 11-17: Maharashtra โ Overview, Uttar Pradesh โ Overview, Karnataka โ Overview, Tamil Nadu โ Overview, Andhra Pradesh โ Overview, Gujarat โ Production Volume, Haryanaโ Production Volume, Punjab โ Production Volume, Bihar โ Production Volume
Export-Import
Slide 18: Export-Import
Drivers & Challenges
Slide 19: Drivers and Challenges โ Summary
Slide 20-25: Drivers
Slide 26-28: Challenges
Government Initiatives
Slide 29: Decontrol of Sugar sector
Competitive Landscape
Slide 30: Porterโs Five Forces Analysis
Slide 31: Public Trading Comparables, Top 3 Companies
Slide 32-34: C
Report on Sugar mill bisalpur by sachin kumarsachin kumar
ย
This document is a project report submitted by Sachin Kumar on the process of sugar manufacturing at the Lalit Hari Sugar Factory in Bisalpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. It includes an introduction, the factory's profile, descriptions of the various stages of sugar production including milling, boiling, and curing. It also discusses cogeneration of power and the challenges facing the Indian sugar industry. The report was submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering.
The document summarizes India's sugar industry. It discusses that sugar industry is an important agro-based industry in India that uses sugarcane as its main raw material. It produces sugar and byproducts like molasses. The document outlines the major sugarcane producing states in India like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and South Indian states. It notes the development of the modern sugar industry in India in the 20th century. It also discusses the distribution of sugarcane growing areas in different states and the problems faced by sugar industry like low yields and sucrose content. Recent developments in sugarcane variety by Sugarcane Breeding Institute is also mentioned.
The document provides information about Bawany Sugar Mills Ltd, which is part of the Omni Group of Companies. It discusses the history and operations of Bawany Sugar Mills, including its departments, products, facilities, and organizational structure. The key departments discussed are Administration, Chemical, Mechanical, Cane, and Finance. The mill has a crushing capacity of 6000 tons per day and produces refined sugar and molasses.
Sugarcane is mainly grown in Sindh and Punjab provinces of Pakistan. Sugar mills need to be located near sugarcane fields because sugarcane starts losing its sugar content after harvesting and must be crushed immediately. It is also bulky and heavy to transport far. Problems include sugar mills operating below capacity due to high sugarcane prices set by middlemen, and a short 160-day milling season which causes intermittent operations and losses. Solutions proposed include making all mills public companies, banning government protection or subsidies, and directly paying farmers to reduce middlemen prices.
Pakistan is a major producer of sugarcane, ranking 5th in area under cultivation and 11th in production globally. Sugarcane is grown on over 1 million hectares annually and is the primary raw material for the country's sugar industry. The sugar industry is the 2nd largest agro-based industry, comprising 81 mills with a combined annual crushing capacity of over 6.1 million tons. Sugarcane farming and sugar production contribute significantly to the national economy and exchequer through various taxes and export earnings from sugar, molasses, and ethanol. However, Pakistan has lower cane yields and sugar recovery rates compared to global averages, representing opportunities for improvement.
The document discusses the Halasidnath Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd sugar factory in India. It provides background information on the establishment of the factory in 1981, with the first crushing season occurring in 1987. The factory operates across villages in Belgaum and Kolhapur districts, processing sugarcane from member farmers to produce sugar and allied products. The objectives of the factory are to promote the interests of members through cooperative self-help and mutual aid.
India is the largest producer of sugar globally, producing around 30 million tons annually. The sugar industry is the second largest agro-processing industry in India, employing over 980 people across various departments like production, purchase, sales, accounts, and more. Key departments oversee cane procurement, extraction of juice from cane, crystallization of sugar, and distribution. The organizational structure consists of various levels from laborers to managers overseeing multiple departments.
This document provides an overview of the Indian sugar industry. It discusses the history and development of sugar production in India. Key points include:
- India is the largest consumer and second largest producer of sugar globally. The industry involves over 45 million farmers and employs 500,000 workers.
- Leading sugar producing states are Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Major players in the industry include Dhampur Sugar Mills, Balrampur Chini Mills, Dwarikesh Sugar Industries, Renuka Sugars, and Bajaj Hindusthan.
- Sugar production and prices in India follow a cyclical pattern over 5-7 years. The government regulates the industry
The document provides an overview of sugar production at Shree Renuka Sugars' manufacturing unit in Munoli, Karnataka, India. It discusses the company profile, products manufactured which include sugar, power, ethanol and bio-fertilizers. It then describes the sugar production process which involves cane handling, milling, clarification, evaporation, crystallization, drying and bagging. The plant layout and corporate social responsibility initiatives of the company are also summarized.
The document is an internship report by Abnet Mengesha Dube on their internship experience at Metehara Sugar Factory in Ethiopia in 2017. The report provides details on:
- The sugar production process they observed and worked on, including cane handling, juice extraction, clarification, evaporation, crystallization, and packing.
- Additional processes like steam and power generation, and ethanol production from molasses.
- Laboratory analysis conducted to support the various production processes.
- Benefits gained from hands-on experience and skills development in key unit operations.
The sugar industry in India is located near sugarcane producing areas for economic reasons. The two largest sugar producing states are Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, which together account for over 25% of India's sugar production. The industry has faced challenges including outdated production methods, small factory sizes, underutilization of byproducts, difficulties concentrating cane cultivation, and high costs of cane, taxes, land rents, and refining waste. However, the industry has expanded significantly since receiving protection in 1931, growing from 29 factories that year to over 300 by 1990.
Brazil is the world's largest producer of sugar, producing over 672 million tons annually. India is the second largest producer, producing 285 million tons, and is the largest producer of Gur and Khandsari. Sugar cane is produced in many areas worldwide, with major production in Brazil, India, China, Thailand, and Pakistan. Sugar is manufactured by cleaning sugarcane, milling it to extract juice, evaporating the juice to form syrup, crystallizing the syrup into sugar crystals, and packaging the sugar. Bagasse and ethanol are important byproducts of sugar production. Sugar production is well-suited to the cooperative sector in India due to its seasonal nature. Sugar mills are located within 25km of sugarcane
This document is a project report submitted by Mohit Saxena on the process of sugar manufacturing based on an industrial training at Lalit Hari Sugar Factory in Pilibhit, India. It includes an abstract, profile of LH Sugar Factory detailing its crushing capacity, power generation, and production rates. It also provides a high-level overview of the history and global production of sugar, and outlines the key stages in sugar manufacturing including milling, boiling, clarification, and cogeneration of power.
This document provides an analysis of the sugar industry and marketing strategies of Daurala Sugar Works, a unit of DCM Shriram Group located in Daurala, Uttar Pradesh, India. It begins with an executive summary that outlines the purpose and scope of the study. It then discusses the sugar industry in India, providing statistics on production levels and the key role of the industry. An introduction to Daurala Sugar Works is given. The document analyzes the competitive landscape of the sugar industry using Porter's Five Forces model. It also discusses the cyclical nature of the sugar industry and Daurala Sugar Works' marketing strategies. The conclusion provides a future outlook and recommendations.
The sugar industry in India began declining in the 20th century due to competition from Java, leading India to import sugar. The industry grew after receiving protection in 1931, with factories increasing from 29 to 138 from 1931 to 1950. The sugar industry is located near sugarcane producing areas for economic reasons, as sugarcane is bulky and loses weight in transport, while the factories can use sugarcane byproducts as fuel. The main sugarcane and sugar producing states are Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in Northern India and Maharashtra in Western India, together accounting for over 25% of Indian sugar production. Problems for the Indian sugar industry include outdated methods and inefficient small factories that increase production costs.
The document provides an overview of the sugar industry in India. It discusses that India is the second largest producer of sugarcane globally and the industry has an annual turnover of 700 billion rupees. It also summarizes that the industry is regulated by the government and follows a three year production cycle with the crushing season running from October to April. The key challenges facing the industry are a mismatch between supply and demand of sugar and price volatility.
Iwe have done the fundamental analysis of sugar industry in India. I've taken top 10 sugar company in India(Private Ltd mentioned in BSE and NSE). The financial analysis is done by referring the last 10 year annual report of each company.
The main objective is
To understand the current financial health of the company.
To analyze and compare financial position of top 10 companies.
To find the overall performance of the companies.
To analyze the financial ratios of each company.
Market potential of the company.
The document provides an overview of the sugar industry in India and internationally. It discusses the historical background of the sugar industry in India and how it has developed over time. It provides statistics on the national scenario of the Indian sugar industry, including production levels and employment. It also gives a brief international comparison of major sugar producing and consuming countries. The objective of the study is to analyze the cost of production at Nirani Sugars Ltd and identify ways to control costs and improve efficiency.
The document discusses the global and Indian sugar industry. It states that India is the largest consumer and second largest producer of sugar globally, producing around 26 million tons annually. The Indian sugar industry has an annual turnover of over $16 billion and supports over 50 million farmers. It also discusses India's sugar production, consumption, exports and imports over time and how the industry follows a natural cyclical pattern.
Market Research Report : Sugar industry in india 2014 - SampleNetscribes, Inc.
ย
For the complete report, get in touch with us at: info@netscribes.com
Abstract :
The report highlights the analysis of the drivers and explains the factors for growth of the industry. Growing Population and Rise in Income, High Demand from Food and Beverage Industry, Growing Pharmaceutical Market, are the key drivers of this market. There is a huge untapped market which gives the industry more opportunities to expand. There is also a huge opportunity from by-products, and the sugar industry is considered as the chief source of raw material for ethanol production in India. To meet the rising demand of ethanol, sugar plants receive government aid which is facilitating ethanol production, in turn benefiting the overall sugar industry.
There are various challenges too that the sugar industry faces, oversupply situation and rise in sugarcane prices, impact of cyclicality and pricing are the major challenges faced by the sugar industry. Rise in sugarcane prices will bring down the profitability of sugar mills. Due to the sugar pricing challenge, it is difficult for the sugar mills to recover their production costs which lead to frequent losses
Government is likely to decontrol sugar sector to facilitate growth in the domestic sugar industry, also the sugar industry has been lobbying hard for decontrolling the sugar sector. The chief organizations, such as ISMA and NFCSF are looking for partial decontrol of the sector, allowing selling the entire stock of sugar in the open market.
Table of Contents :
Slide 1: Executive Summary
Macroeconomic Indicators
Slide 2: GDP at Factor Cost: Quarterly (2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14), Inflation Rate: Monthly (Jul 2013 โ Dec 2013)
Slide 3: Gross Fiscal Deficit: Monthly (Feb 2013 โ Jul 2013), Exchange Rate: Half Yearly (Oct 2013 โ Mar 2014)
Slide 4: Lending Rate: Annual (2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12), Trade Balance: Annual (2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14), FDI: Annual (2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13)
Introduction
Slide 5: Sugar Industry Snapshot
Market Overview
Slide 6-10: Sugar Industry โ Overview, Growth of Sugar Production(2013-2018), Growth of Sugar Consumption(2013-2018), Growth of Sugar Factories, Sugarcane โ Overview, Growth of Sugarcane Production(2013-2018), Growth of Sugarcane Acreage(2013-2016), Sugar - Value Chain
Regional Distribution
Slide 11-17: Maharashtra โ Overview, Uttar Pradesh โ Overview, Karnataka โ Overview, Tamil Nadu โ Overview, Andhra Pradesh โ Overview, Gujarat โ Production Volume, Haryanaโ Production Volume, Punjab โ Production Volume, Bihar โ Production Volume
Export-Import
Slide 18: Export-Import
Drivers & Challenges
Slide 19: Drivers and Challenges โ Summary
Slide 20-25: Drivers
Slide 26-28: Challenges
Government Initiatives
Slide 29: Decontrol of Sugar sector
Competitive Landscape
Slide 30: Porterโs Five Forces Analysis
Slide 31: Public Trading Comparables, Top 3 Companies
Slide 32-34: C
Report on Sugar mill bisalpur by sachin kumarsachin kumar
ย
This document is a project report submitted by Sachin Kumar on the process of sugar manufacturing at the Lalit Hari Sugar Factory in Bisalpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. It includes an introduction, the factory's profile, descriptions of the various stages of sugar production including milling, boiling, and curing. It also discusses cogeneration of power and the challenges facing the Indian sugar industry. The report was submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering.
The document summarizes India's sugar industry. It discusses that sugar industry is an important agro-based industry in India that uses sugarcane as its main raw material. It produces sugar and byproducts like molasses. The document outlines the major sugarcane producing states in India like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and South Indian states. It notes the development of the modern sugar industry in India in the 20th century. It also discusses the distribution of sugarcane growing areas in different states and the problems faced by sugar industry like low yields and sucrose content. Recent developments in sugarcane variety by Sugarcane Breeding Institute is also mentioned.
The document provides information about Bawany Sugar Mills Ltd, which is part of the Omni Group of Companies. It discusses the history and operations of Bawany Sugar Mills, including its departments, products, facilities, and organizational structure. The key departments discussed are Administration, Chemical, Mechanical, Cane, and Finance. The mill has a crushing capacity of 6000 tons per day and produces refined sugar and molasses.
Sugarcane is mainly grown in Sindh and Punjab provinces of Pakistan. Sugar mills need to be located near sugarcane fields because sugarcane starts losing its sugar content after harvesting and must be crushed immediately. It is also bulky and heavy to transport far. Problems include sugar mills operating below capacity due to high sugarcane prices set by middlemen, and a short 160-day milling season which causes intermittent operations and losses. Solutions proposed include making all mills public companies, banning government protection or subsidies, and directly paying farmers to reduce middlemen prices.
Pakistan is a major producer of sugarcane, ranking 5th in area under cultivation and 11th in production globally. Sugarcane is grown on over 1 million hectares annually and is the primary raw material for the country's sugar industry. The sugar industry is the 2nd largest agro-based industry, comprising 81 mills with a combined annual crushing capacity of over 6.1 million tons. Sugarcane farming and sugar production contribute significantly to the national economy and exchequer through various taxes and export earnings from sugar, molasses, and ethanol. However, Pakistan has lower cane yields and sugar recovery rates compared to global averages, representing opportunities for improvement.
The document discusses the Halasidnath Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd sugar factory in India. It provides background information on the establishment of the factory in 1981, with the first crushing season occurring in 1987. The factory operates across villages in Belgaum and Kolhapur districts, processing sugarcane from member farmers to produce sugar and allied products. The objectives of the factory are to promote the interests of members through cooperative self-help and mutual aid.
India is the largest producer of sugar globally, producing around 30 million tons annually. The sugar industry is the second largest agro-processing industry in India, employing over 980 people across various departments like production, purchase, sales, accounts, and more. Key departments oversee cane procurement, extraction of juice from cane, crystallization of sugar, and distribution. The organizational structure consists of various levels from laborers to managers overseeing multiple departments.
This document provides an overview of the Indian sugar industry. It discusses the history and development of sugar production in India. Key points include:
- India is the largest consumer and second largest producer of sugar globally. The industry involves over 45 million farmers and employs 500,000 workers.
- Leading sugar producing states are Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Major players in the industry include Dhampur Sugar Mills, Balrampur Chini Mills, Dwarikesh Sugar Industries, Renuka Sugars, and Bajaj Hindusthan.
- Sugar production and prices in India follow a cyclical pattern over 5-7 years. The government regulates the industry
The document provides an overview of sugar production at Shree Renuka Sugars' manufacturing unit in Munoli, Karnataka, India. It discusses the company profile, products manufactured which include sugar, power, ethanol and bio-fertilizers. It then describes the sugar production process which involves cane handling, milling, clarification, evaporation, crystallization, drying and bagging. The plant layout and corporate social responsibility initiatives of the company are also summarized.
The document is an internship report by Abnet Mengesha Dube on their internship experience at Metehara Sugar Factory in Ethiopia in 2017. The report provides details on:
- The sugar production process they observed and worked on, including cane handling, juice extraction, clarification, evaporation, crystallization, and packing.
- Additional processes like steam and power generation, and ethanol production from molasses.
- Laboratory analysis conducted to support the various production processes.
- Benefits gained from hands-on experience and skills development in key unit operations.
The sugar industry in India is located near sugarcane producing areas for economic reasons. The two largest sugar producing states are Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, which together account for over 25% of India's sugar production. The industry has faced challenges including outdated production methods, small factory sizes, underutilization of byproducts, difficulties concentrating cane cultivation, and high costs of cane, taxes, land rents, and refining waste. However, the industry has expanded significantly since receiving protection in 1931, growing from 29 factories that year to over 300 by 1990.
Brazil is the world's largest producer of sugar, producing over 672 million tons annually. India is the second largest producer, producing 285 million tons, and is the largest producer of Gur and Khandsari. Sugar cane is produced in many areas worldwide, with major production in Brazil, India, China, Thailand, and Pakistan. Sugar is manufactured by cleaning sugarcane, milling it to extract juice, evaporating the juice to form syrup, crystallizing the syrup into sugar crystals, and packaging the sugar. Bagasse and ethanol are important byproducts of sugar production. Sugar production is well-suited to the cooperative sector in India due to its seasonal nature. Sugar mills are located within 25km of sugarcane
Agro-based industries rely on agricultural products as raw materials. Cotton textile industries use cotton from agriculture. Sugar industries process sugar cane. Chief sugar cane producing states in Northern India are Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, which produced 60% and 30% of total sugar respectively in 1960-61 and today. The cotton textile industry occupies a unique position in India's economy, contributing nearly a third of export earnings. It provides vast employment opportunities across the country. Major cotton textile centers are in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
IRJET- Problems of Sugar Industry Management System in IndiaIRJET Journal
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1) The document discusses the problems facing India's sugar industry. It notes that while India is the largest producer and consumer of sugar globally, the industry faces issues with production efficiency, outdated machinery, labor shortages, and power outages.
2) Specifically, it outlines problems related to the industry's location historically in states with lower yields, the need to improve cane yields and sugar recovery rates, and competition from gur production which uses cane less efficiently.
3) It also discusses how high sugar prices in India have resulted from industry inefficiencies, costs of sugarcane and excise duties, and stock manipulation by factories and dealers.
1) Sugar stocks in India are only enough for 3 months of domestic consumption, so imports will be needed. However, global sugar prices are very high so imports may not significantly lower domestic prices.
2) To control prices during the upcoming festival season, the government will release 18.5 lakh tonnes of non-levy sugar in October. However, sugar prices are likely to reach Rs. 40/kg once new imported shipments arrive next season.
3) India's sugar demand is increasing but domestic production is struggling due to water shortages and climate change, making India increasingly reliant on imports to meet demand.
Production and operations report on sugar factory bardoliBhavesh Kundnani
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This document provides information about Shree Khedut Sahakari Khand Udyog Mandli Ltd., a sugar cooperative located in Bardoli, Gujarat, India. It was the first sugar cooperative established in Gujarat in 1955. The cooperative started with a crushing capacity of 850 metric tons per day and has since expanded to 10,000 metric tons per day. In addition to sugar, the cooperative also produces molasses, bagasse, and bio-compost as byproducts. The cooperative has played an important role in the socioeconomic development of the local area through activities like providing farming inputs and supporting education.
Sugarcane is mainly grown in Sindh and Punjab provinces of Pakistan. Sugar mills need to be located near sugarcane fields because sugarcane starts losing its sugar content after harvesting and must be crushed immediately. It is also bulky and heavy to transport far. Problems include sugar mills operating below capacity due to high sugarcane prices set by middlemen, and a short 160-day milling season which causes intermittent operations and losses. Solutions proposed include making all mills public companies, banning government protection or subsidies, and directly paying farmers to reduce middlemen prices.
Sugarcane is mainly grown in Sindh and Punjab provinces of Pakistan. Sugar mills need to be located near sugarcane fields because sugarcane starts losing its sugar content after harvesting and must be crushed immediately. It is also bulky and heavy to transport far. Problems include sugar mills operating below capacity due to high sugarcane prices set by middlemen, and a short 160-day milling season which causes intermittent operations and losses. Solutions proposed include making all mills public companies, banning government protection or subsidies, and directly paying farmers to reduce middlemen prices.
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India is the second largest producer of sugarcane in the world after Brazil, producing around 355 million tons annually on 4 million hectares of land yielding around 70 tons per hectare. Sugarcane is used to produce various products in India including traditional sweeteners like gur and khandsari, as well as ethanol, electricity, paper products and more. However, sugarcane production faces issues like inadequate water supply and inefficient production and transport methods.
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India is the second largest producer of sugarcane in the world after Brazil. Sugarcane is grown on around 4 million hectares of land in India and produces around 70 tonnes per hectare. India is also a major producer of traditional cane sugar products like gur and khandsari. Sugarcane is used to produce various products like sugar, gur, molasses, bagasse which have applications in food, fuel, paper industries. However, sugarcane cultivation also faces issues like water scarcity, inefficient production methods and transport delays. New sustainable farming techniques and the use of sugarcane for ethanol production can help address these challenges.
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1. Sugar Industry in India: Growth; Problems
and Distribution
Sugar Industry in India: Growth, Problems and Distribution!
Sugar can be produced from sugarcane, sugar-beet or any other
crop having sugar content. But in India, sugarcane is the main
source of sugar. At present, this is the second largest agro-based
industry of India after cotton textile industry.
India is the worldโs largest producer of sugarcane and second
largest producer of sugar after Cuba. But India becomes the
largest producer if gur and khandsari are also included. This
industry involves a total capital investment of Rs. 1,250 crore and
provides employment to 2.86 lakh workers. In addition, 2.50
crore sugarcane growers also get benefit from this industry.
Growth and Development:
India has a long tradition of manufacturing sugar. References of
sugar making by the Indians are found even in the Atharva Veda.
India is rightly called the homeland of sugar. But in ancient times,
only gur and khandsari were made and modem sugar industry
came on the Indian scene only in the middle of the 19th century,
when it was introduced by the Dutch in North Bihar in about
1840.
Unfortunately, this attempt could not succeed. The first successful
attempt was made by the indigo planters at the initiative of
Britishers in 1903 when Vacuum pan mills were started at Pursa,
Pratabpur, Barachakia and Marhowrah and Rose in north-eastern
U.P. and the adjoining Bihar.
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2. This happened when demand for indigo ceased to exist due to the
introduction of synthetic blue in the market. In the early years of
the 20th century, the industry grew rather sluggishly and there
were only 18 mills in 1920-21 and 29 mills in 1930-31. The
industry got a great fillip after the fiscal protection in 1931 and the
number of mills rose to 137 in 1936-37. The production also shot
up from 1.58 lakh tonnes to 9.19 lakh tonnes during the same
period.
The industry passed through an uncertain phase during and after
the World War II and some stability was experienced only after
1950-51. There were 139 mills producing 11.34 lakh tonnes of
sugar in 1950-51. After that, the plan period started and the
industry made rapid strides. In the year 1994-95, there were 420
mills producing 148 lakh tonnes of sugar.
Table 27.28 shows that the year to year figures reveal great
variations in production although there has been a steady increase
in production on the long term basis
Table 27.28 Production of Sugar in India (lakh tonnes):
3. Localisation of Sugar Industry:
Sugar industry in India is based on sugarcane which is a heavy,
low value, weight losing and perishable raw material. Sugarcane
cannot be stored for long as the loss of sucrose content is
inevitable. Besides, it cannot be transported over long distances
because any increase in transportation cost would raise the cost of
production and the sugarcane may dry up on the way.
It is estimated that 50 per cent cost of production is accounted for
by sugarcane alone. Normally, it requires about 100 tonnes of
sugarcane to produce 10-12 tonnes of sugar. Even today most of
sugarcane is transported with the help of bullock carts and cannot
be carried beyond 20-25 km.
The introduction of tractor- trolleys, trucks and even railway
wagon have increased the distance covered by sugarcane to 70-75
kms. beyond which the transportation cost would increase
exorbitantly. Therefore, the sugar industry is established in areas
of sugarcane cultivation.
Distribution:
Figure 27.17 and Table 27.29 make it amply clear that sugar
industry has two major areas of concentration. One comprises
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana and Punjab in the north and the
other that of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra
Pradesh in the south.
Table 27.29 Distribution of Sugar Industry in India, 2002-03:
4. Maharashtra:
Maharashtra has progressed a lot and captured first position from
U.P. to emerge as the largest producer of sugar in India. Large
production of sugarcane, higher rate of recovery and longer
crushing period are some of the factors which have helped the
state to occupy this enviable position.
The state has one-fourth of the total sugar mills and produces a
little more than one-third of the total sugar of India. Sugar mills
of Maharashtra are much larger as compared to the mills in other
parts of the country. The major concentration of sugar mills is
5. found in the river valleys in the western part of the Maharashtra
Plateau. Ahmednagar is the largest centre. The other major
centres are in the districts of Kolhapur, Solapur, Satara, Pune and
Nashik.
6. Uttar Pradesh:
Uttar Pradesh is the traditional producer of sugar and has been
occupying the first rank among the major sugar producing states
of India. However, its relative importance has been reduced
during the last few years and the state has conceded the top
position to Maharashtra and now occupies the second position.
Uttar Pradesh has more mills than Maharashtra but they are of
comparatively smaller size and yield less production.
Presently, the state accounts for about 24 per cent of the total
production of sugar in India. There are two distinct regions of
sugar production in this state. One region consists of Gorakhpur,
Deoria, Basti and Gonda in eastern Uttar Pradesh and the other
lies in the upper Ganga Plain consisting of Meerut, Saharanpur,
Muzaffamagar, Bijnore and Moradabad.
Tamil Nadu:
Tamil Nadu has shown phenomenal progress with regard to sugar
production during the last few years. High yield per hectare of
sugarcane, higher sucrose content, high recovery rate and long
crushing season have enabled Tamil Nadu to obtain highest yield
of 9.53 tonnes of sugar per hectare in the whole of India.
As a result of these advantages, the state has emerged as the third
largest producer of sugar, contributing over nine per cent of the
total sugar production of India. Most of the 32 mills of the state
are located in Coimbatore, North Arcot Ambedkar, South Arcot
Vallalur and Tiruchchirapalli.
Karnataka:
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Karnataka has 30 mills producing 1,151 thousand tonnes or over 6
per cent of the total sugar of India. Belgaum and Mandya districts
have the highest concentration of sugar mills. Bijapur, Bellary,
7. Shimoga and Chittradurga are the other districts where sugar
mills are scattered.
Andhra Pradesh:
Andhra Pradesh has more mills (35) than the neighbouring
Karnataka but produces only 6.01 per cent of Indiaโs sugar. This
means that the mills are comparatively smaller. Majority of the
sugar mills are concentrated in East and West Godavari, Krishna,
Vishakhapatnam, Nizamabad, Medak and Chittoor districts.
Gujarat:
Gujaratโs 16 mills are scattered in Surat, Bhavnagar, Amreli,
Banaskantha, Junagarh, Rajkot and Jamnagar districts. The state
produces about 5.56 per cent of the total sugar produced in India.
Haryana:
Haryana has only 8 mills but their large size enables the state to
contribute 1.91 per cent of the total sugar production. Sugar mills
are located in Rohtak, Ambala, Panipat, Sonipat, Kamal,
Faridabad and Hissar districts.
Punjab:
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Punjab has a total of 13 mills which are located in Amritsar,
Jalandhar, Gurdaspur, Sangrur, Patiala and Rupnagar districts.
Bihar:
Bihar was the second largest sugar producing state next only to
Uttar Pradesh till mid- 1960s. Since then the state has been
experiencing sluggish growth and consequently lost its prestigious
position to the peninsular states like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu,
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Its 28 mills make an insignificant contribution to the production
of sugar. The belt of eastern Uttar Pradesh extends further east in
8. Bihar and the districts of Darbhanga, Saran, Champaran and
Muzaffarpur are included in this belt.
Others:
Among the other producers are Madhya Pradesh (8 mills in
Morena, Gwalior and Shivpuri districts), Rajasthan (5 mills in
Ganganagar, Udaipur, Chittaurgarh and Bundi districts), Kerala,
Orissa, West Bengal and Assam.
Difference between the Sugar Industry of Northern and
Peninsular India:
There are marked differences between the sugar industry of the
northern and the peninsular India. As a result of better conditions
prevailing in the peninsular India, the sugar industry is gradually
shifting from north India to the peninsular India.
This is evident from the fact that previously north India used to
produce about 90 per cent of Indiaโs sugar which is reduced to 35-
40 per cent now. A brief description of differences between the
sugar industry of the northern and peninsular India is given
below:
1. Peninsular India has tropical climate which gives higher yield
per unit area as compared to north India.
2. The sucrose content is also higher in tropical variety of
sugarcane in the south.
3. The crushing season is also much longer in the south than in
the north. For example, crushing season is of nearly four months
only in the north from November to February, whereas it is of
nearly 7-8 months in the south where it starts in October and
continues till May and June.
4. The co-operative sugar mills are better managed in the south
than in the north.
9. 5. Most of the mills in the south are new which are equipped with
modern machinery.
Problems of Sugar Industry:
Sugar industry in India is plagued with several serious and
complicated problems which call for immediate attention and
rational solutions. Some of the burning problems are briefly
described as under:
1. Low Yield of Sugarcane:
Although India has the largest area under sugarcane cultivation,
the yield per hectare is extremely low as compared to some of the
major sugarcane producing countries of the world. For example,
Indiaโs yield is only 64.5 tonnes/hectare as compared to 90 tonnes
in Java and 121 tonnes in Hawaii.
This leads to low overall production and results in short supply of
sugarcane to sugar mills. Efforts are being made to solve this
problem through the introduction of high yielding, early
maturing, frost resistant and high sucrose content varieties of
sugarcane as well as by controlling diseases and pests which are
harmful for sugarcane.
2. Short crushing season:
Manufacturing of sugar is a seasonal phenomena with a short
crushing season varying normally from 4 to 7 months in a year.
The mills and its workers remain idle during the remaining period
of the year, thus creating financial problems for the industry as a
whole. One possible method to increase the crushing season is to
sow and harvest sugarcane at proper intervals in different areas
adjoining the sugar mill. This will increase the duration of supply
of sugarcane to sugar mills.
3. Fluctuating Production Trends:
Sugarcane has to compete with several other food and cash crops
like cotton, oil seeds, rice, etc. Consequently, the land available to
10. sugarcane cultivation is not the same and the total production of
sugarcane fluctuates. This affects the supply of sugarcane to the
mills and the production of sugar also varies from year to year.
4. Low rate of recovery:
It is clear from Table 27.29 that the average rate of recovery in
India is less than ten per cent which is quite low as compared to
other major sugar producing countries. For example recovery rate
is as high as 14-16 per cent in Java, Hawaii and Australia.
5. High cost of Production:
High cost of sugarcane, inefficient technology, uneconomic
process of production and heavy excise duty result in high cost of
manufacturing. The production cost of sugar in India is one of the
highest in the world. Intense research is required to increase the
sugarcane production in the agricultural field and to introduce
new technology of production efficiency in the sugar mills.
Production cost can also be reduced through proper utilisation of
by- products of the industry.
For example, bagasse can be used for manufacturing paper pulp,
insulating board, plastic, carbon cortex etc. Molasses comprise
another important by-product which can be gainfully used for the
manufacture of power alcohol.
This, in its turn, is useful in manufacturing DDT, acetate rayon,
polythene, synthetic rubber, plastics, toilet preparations, etc. It
can also be utilised for conversion into edible molasses and cattle
feed. Press-mud can be used for extracting wax.
6. Small and uneconomic size of mills:
Most of the sugar mills in India are of small size with a capacity of
1,000 to 1,500 tonnes per day. This makes large scale production
uneconomic. Many of the mills are economically not viable.
11. 7. Old and obsolete machinery:
Most of the machinery used in Indian sugar mills, particularly
those of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar is old and obsolete, being 50-60
years old and needs rehabilitation. But low margin of profit
prevents several mill owners from replacing the old machinery by
the new one.
8. Competition with Khandsari and Gur:
Khandsari and gur have been manufactured in rural India much
before the advent of sugar industry in the organised sector. Since
khandsari industry is free from excise duty, it can offer higher
prices of cane to the cane growers.
Further, cane growers themselves use cane for manufacturing gur
and save on labour cost which is not possible in sugar industry. It
is estimated that about 60 per cent of the cane grown in India is
used for making khandsari and gur and the organised sugar
industry is deprived of sufficient supply of this basic raw material.
9. Regional imbalances in distribution:
Over half of sugar mills are located in Maharashtra and Uttar
Pradesh and about 60 per cent of the production comes from
these two states. On the other hand, there are several states in the
north-east, Jammu and Kashmir and Orissa where there is no
appreciable growth of this industry. This leads to regional
imbalances which have their own implications.
10. Low per capita consumption:
The per capita annual consumption of sugar in India is only 16.3
kg as against 48.8 kg in the USA., 53.6 kg in U.K., 57.1 kg in
Australia and 78.2 kg in Cuba and the world average of about 21,1
kg. This result in low market demand and creates problems of sale
of sugar.