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Sugarcane FRP jumps to Rs 365 per quintal for 2026 27 season
Economy
Published on 5 May 2026
Every 0.1% recovery swing now changes payouts
The government has raised the sugarcane Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) to Rs 365 per quintal for the 2026–27 season. The new payment structure links farmers earnings to sugar recovery levels: a premium of Rs 3.56 per quintal is added for every 0.1% increase above the defined recovery threshold, while lower recovery reduces payouts accordingly.
- FRP for 2026 27 set at Rs 365 per quintal
- Earnings now move with sugar recovery performance
- Rs 3.56 premium per quintal for each 0.1% higher recovery
- Lower recovery results in payout reductions
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