Sugar

The Global Scene

Sugar is considered an integral part of the human diet and many staple foods. Sugarcane accounts for nearly 80% of global sugar production. The top ten sugar producing countries – Brazil, India, Thailand, China, the US, Mexico, Russia, Pakistan, France and Australia account for nearly 75% of the global output. Brazil accounts for 40% of world sugar exports and is the key player in the international market, with 70% of its total production being exported in the international market.

The Local Scene

Sugar industry is the second largest agro-based industry in India and it significantly contributes to the socio-economic development of the nation. The largest sugarcane growing states – Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat contribute more than 85% of the total sugar production in India.

Producing Locally, Excelling Globally

BCML’s journey to becoming one of the largest-sugar manufacturer in India is an awe-inspiring one. Headquartered in Kolkata, the company operates 10 sugar factories across the cane-rich belts of Eastern and Central Uttar Pradesh and has a crushing capacity of 80,000 tonnes of cane per day. The Company is acclaimed for being one of the most efficient sugar manufacturers in the country and maintaining the best sugar quality standards.

The Company firmly believes that cane availability and quality plays significant roles in the success of sugar business. This is why it examined cane varieties, identified one that suits the Uttar Pradesh topography, made use of superior quality seeds and monitored cane planting and cane growth until harvest.