In fiscal year 2026, the area of cultivation for sugarcane in India was estimated to be ** hectares. Sugarcane is an important commercial crop that is indigenous to India.Â
 Sugarcane production
India is the world's largest consumer and the second-largest producer of sugarcane, after Brazil. As a commercial crop and its ease of cultivation, the crop is highly desired by farmers. While most of the cultivated sugarcane is used for sugar extraction, it is also a raw material for alcohol production. Due to its economic benefits, globally the crop has had a constant increase in its production.
 Sugarcane regions in India
Maharashtra, the western Indian state was the leading producer of sugarcane. The western part of the state forms the core of sugarcane production in the country along the Ganges and Yamuna. With over *** established sugar mills, the state was the leading mill sugar producer.
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DES (India). (June 19, 2026). Area of cultivation for sugarcane across India from financial year 2005 to 2026, with an estimate for 2026 (in million hectares) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/765883/india-area-of-cultivation-for-sugarcane/
DES (India). "Area of cultivation for sugarcane across India from financial year 2005 to 2026, with an estimate for 2026 (in million hectares)." Chart. June 19, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/765883/india-area-of-cultivation-for-sugarcane/
DES (India). (2026). Area of cultivation for sugarcane across India from financial year 2005 to 2026, with an estimate for 2026 (in million hectares). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 28, 2026. /statistics/765883/india-area-of-cultivation-for-sugarcane/
DES (India). "Area of Cultivation for Sugarcane across India from Financial Year 2005 to 2026, with An Estimate for 2026 (in Million Hectares)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 19 Jun 2026, /statistics/765883/india-area-of-cultivation-for-sugarcane/
DES (India), Area of cultivation for sugarcane across India from financial year 2005 to 2026, with an estimate for 2026 (in million hectares) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/765883/india-area-of-cultivation-for-sugarcane/ (last visited July 28, 2026)
Area of cultivation for sugarcane across India from financial year 2005 to 2026, with an estimate for 2026 (in million hectares) [Graph], DES (India), June 19, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/765883/india-area-of-cultivation-for-sugarcane/
