Zuari Industries' SPE Division Records Highest-Ever Sugarcane Crushing in FY26
Delhi NCR | 1 April 2026The SPE Division of Zuari Industries Limited (ZIL) achieved a record sugarcane crushing of 159.7 lakh quintals in fiscal year 2026, surpassing its previous record of 157.2 lakh quintals in fiscal year 2025.
Improved efficiency, higher capacity utilization, increased cane availability, and an early start to the crushing cycle contributed to the strong performance.
“This milestone reflects consistent improvement in our operations and the discipline we are building across the SPE Division. Our focus is on sustaining this performance and strengthening execution,” said Mr. Athar Shahab, Managing Director, Zuari Industries Limited.
Mr. Alok Saxena, Executive Director & Unit Head, SPE Division, Zuari Industries, added, “The performance this season is driven by stronger engagement with farmers and improvements in field practices. Our teams have supported growers with better crop management and varietal adoption to improve yields and supply. At the mill, tighter operational planning helped us maintain efficient capacity utilisation.”
The mill is anticipated to gain a head start for fiscal year 2027 with plans to extend crushing operations into April. This achievement sets a new benchmark for the unit and reinforces Zuari Industries’ continued focus on operational discipline.
About Zuari Industries Limited (ZIL):
Zuari Industries Limited, part of Adventz, has a legacy of over five decades, operating through its divisions, subsidiaries, and joint ventures across sectors including Sugar, Power & Ethanol, Engineering & Construction, Real Estate, Biofuels, Financial and Management Services.
Its Sugar, Power & Ethanol (SPE) division operates integrated facilities for sugar production, green power generation, and biofuels, supporting India’s energy transition and agri-based economy. Its Real Estate division focuses on developing and selling premium residential projects and possesses substantial land banks in Goa.
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