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.
The government has raised the minimum support price for sugarcane, fixing FRP at Rs 365 per quintal for the 2026-27 season. The increase by Rs 10 is intended to support about one crore farmers and strengthen the sugar industry. Sugar recovery-linked incentives also apply, with set pricing for farmers supplying to lower-recovery mills.
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