Sugar Mills Owe Rs 4,390 Crore to Karnataka Farmers
Sugar mills in Karnataka owe a staggering Rs 4,390 crore to sugarcane farmers for the 2025-26 season, highlighting financial strain in the agricultural sector.
Sugar mills in Karnataka owe a staggering Rs 4,390 crore to sugarcane farmers for the 2025-26 season, highlighting financial strain in the agricultural sector.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's directive to increase sugarcane payments by Rs 400 per tonne has put Karnataka sugar mills under severe financial strain, with potential losses reaching Rs 4,000 crore.
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