India's surplus sugar production from expanded sugarcane cultivation and heavy rains will boost 2025/26 exports after two years of restrictions.

• Farmers in Maharashtra, Karnataka planted more due to 1,007% and 234% above average rainfall.
• NFCSF projects 35M tons in 2025/26, a 20% rise from previous year's production.
• Drought in 2023 caused export bans, but recovery expected with over 3 million tons allowed next season.