India may cut sugar exports as production threatened by El Niño
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Why in news
India may reduce sugar exports due to El Niño-induced production threats and rising domestic ethanol demand.
Background
India is the world's second-largest sugar producer. Current domestic prices in Mumbai are Rs 5,000-5,090 per quintal. Global sugar deficits are projected between 0.26 million and 3.3 million tonnes by various agencies.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia is the second-largest sugar producer globally.
- S&TEl Niño is a climate pattern characterized by the warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.
- FactLondon White Sugar reached a 15-month high of over $500/tonne.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the impact of climate change and the shift towards ethanol production on India's agricultural export economy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- climate vulnerability
- ethanol blending targets
- impact on export balance
- domestic price volatility
Keywords: supply-side shocks · ethanol blending · climate resilience · export dynamics
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