Dwarikesh Sugar Industries reported a sharp decline in its performance for the quarter ended March, blaming a “rapid & unexpected fall” in sugar prices. Against net profit of Rs 46 cr for the same quarter last year, the company reported net loss of Rs 9.2 cr for the March quarter this year. Operating profit (EBITDA) […]
Singapore-based agricultural commodity player Wilmar International has taken a controlling stake in Shree Renuka Sugars, one of India’s largest sugar companies that was saddled with high levels of debt. As of December 30, both the Indian promoter and Wilmar had a stake of just above 27% with about 257 mln shares each. On Friday, the […]
Faced with the prospect of lower-than-expected production of sugar in the ongoing season due to drought, the government has imposed stock curbs on dealers to prevent speculation and hoarding, the food and consumer affairs ministry said today. “With the objective of keeping the sugar prices at reasonable level and to ensure smooth supply of sugar […]
Uttam Sugar Mills Ltd informed that it obtained acknowledgement from the government of India after doubling its Ethanol distillery capacity. The company, engaged in production of sugar, Ethanol and power generation, said it has doubled its existing ethanol capacity is 22,500 Kilo Liters (KL). Under India’s industrial rules, large enterprises are required to inform the […]
India Ratings and Research has downgraded Shree Renuka Sugars Limited to IND BB- from IND BBB- fearing liquidity problems caused by falling sugar prices. It also held out a bleak outlook for the sugar industry in general. “The downgrade reflects the likelihood of higher-than-expected liquidity concerns post Ind-Ra’s further interactions with SRSL’s management amid falling […]
