India is set to return to the global sugar market. A senior official from the Department of Food and Public Distribution stated that the 2025/26 season, starting October 1, will leave enough surplus sugar after meeting domestic consumption and ethanol requirements. This surplus opens the way for Sugar Exports from India that could affect world price trends. Industry estimates project India’s sugar production at around 34.9 million metric tons for the season, with opening stocks near 5 million tons, alongside a record ethanol output expected.