India overtakes other countries to become the world’s largest producer, consumer of Sugar, and second largest exporter of sugar.

• A record amount of sugarcane—more than 5000 Lakh Metric Tons (LMT)—was produced in the nation during the sugar season Oct. to Sep. (2021–22), of which around 3574 LMT was crushed by sugar mills to make about 394 LMT of sugar (Sucrose).
• Out of this, 359 LMT of sugar was produced by sugar mills, while 35 LMT of sugar was diverted to the manufacturing of ethanol. As a result, India has surpassed all other countries to become the world’s largest producer and consumer.