The government announced Wednesday a 4.41% hike in the fair and remunerative price (FRP) of sugarcane, setting it at Rs 355 per quintal for the 2025-26 season starting in October. The decision, made by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to benefit sugarcane farmers. The current FRP for the 2024-25 season stands at Rs 340 per quintal.
