Haryana government hikes sugarcane prices, to reach Rs 450 per quintal by 2027-28

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced an increase of Rs 35 per quintal in sugarcane prices for the state's sugarcane growers over the next two years. Under the new decision, the government rate for sugarcane will increase to Rs 450 per quintal by the year 2027-28.

According to the Chief Minister, the price of sugarcane was Rs 415 per quintal in the year 2025-26. Now, during the 2026-27 season, it will be increased by Rs 15 per quintal to Rs 430, and in the next year 2027-28, it will be further increased by Rs 20 to make it Rs 450 per quintal.

The Chief Minister stated that the average yield of sugarcane per acre remains around 283 to 324 quintals. Based on this, after a total increase of Rs 35, farmers are expected to get an additional income of about Rs 10,000 to Rs 11,300 per acre.

Nayab Singh Saini said that recently farmer organizations had met him and raised the issue of increased costs due to rising expenses on diesel, labor, and fertilizers. The new prices fixed by the government will help in reducing the financial burden on farmers.

According to the Chief Minister, announcing prices in advance for the next two seasons will make it easier for farmers to plan their farming. This will increase sugarcane production, sugar mills will get sufficient sugarcane to run at full capacity, and farmers will be encouraged to continue sugarcane cultivation instead of moving towards other alternative crops.

Key developments

• The sugarcane price for the 2026-27 season has been fixed at Rs 430 per quintal.
• In the year 2027-28, the price will increase by another Rs 20 to reach Rs 450 per quintal.
• Farmers will get a total increase of Rs 35 per quintal over the two years.