India sugar production view slashed as El Nino hits, USDA says. Comprehensive market analysis and insights regarding this update. The USDA has slashed its expectations for Indian sugar production in the 2026/27 season to 29.5 million metric tons due to a forecasted rainfall shortfall. This predicted deficit is set to impact sugarcane's sucrose level and decrease the area available for effective harvesting. Moreover, looming drought conditions are likely to disrupt milling operations by early 2027. Industry experts note that this development will have significant implications moving forward.