Daily crushing reaches 8,688 tonnes; first instalment of ₹3,501 per tonne announced for sugarcane growers, along with 15% bonus for workers
Baramati: Correspondent
The Shri Chhatrapati Cooperative Sugar Factory at Bhavaninagar in Indapur taluka has registered an impressive performance during the 2026–27 sugarcane crushing season, processing 194,732 metric tonnes of sugarcane in the first 20 days of operations. The factory has maintained a steady crushing pace since the beginning of the season, reflecting effective planning and operational efficiency.
Under the leadership of factory chairman Pruthviraj Jachak, vice-chairman Shivajirao Nimbalkar and the board of directors, the factory has made systematic arrangements to ensure smooth crushing operations.
According to the daily crushing report dated October 30, 2026, the factory crushed 8,688 metric tonnes of sugarcane in a single day. Of this, 4,510 tonnes were supplied by member farmers, while 4,178 tonnes came from non-member farmers.
The factory has also announced an initial payment of ₹3,501 per tonne of sugarcane to growers and a 15 per cent bonus for its workers. These announcements are expected to bring relief and encouragement to farmers and employees during the ongoing crushing season.
Member Farmers Account for Over 1.24 Lakh Tonnes
The cumulative crushing figures indicate that the factory has processed 124,443 metric tonnes of sugarcane supplied by member farmers and 70,289 metric tonnes supplied by non-member farmers. The combined total has reached 194,732 metric tonnes within 20 days of the season's commencement.
The figures highlight the factory's efforts to manage cane supplies from both member and non-member farmers while maintaining the pace of operations.
In the sugar industry, crushing capacity, sugar recovery, machinery efficiency and transportation management play a crucial role in determining overall performance. Against this backdrop, the factory's achievement during the initial 20 days of the season is considered significant.
With a consistent crushing pace and planned cane procurement, the Shri Chhatrapati Cooperative Sugar Factory is moving ahead steadily in the 2026–27 season.
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