The announcement was made during a boiler lighting ceremony at the factory on Monday, officially kicking off operations for the new season. The move signals an ambitious ramp-up in capacity for the historic mill that was revived recently after years of dormancy.
After remaining non-operational for several years, Mysugar was revived in 2023 with INR 50 crore in financial assistance from the Karnataka state government. In its first year of revival (2023–24), the factory processed 2.41 lakh metric tonnes of sugarcane, producing 1.68 lakh quintals of sugar.
In 2024–25, Mysugar had targeted 2.5 lakh tonnes of cane crushing, but was able to process around 75,000 tonnes by September 2024, indicating the need for greater operational and financial support.
MLA P. Ravikumar stressed that the viability of Mysugar should not be judged solely by profit or loss metrics. “The factory needs time and opportunity to make a turnaround,” he stated, expressing confidence in its long-term sustainability.
He also confirmed that Mysugar Chairman C.D. Gangadhar has submitted a proposal for INR 28 crore in working capital from the state government to sustain factory operations through the 2025–26 season.
With a target of 4.5 lakh tonnes for 2025–26, Mysugar is setting its sights on doubling production volumes compared to its initial comeback year. Officials believe this will help reinvigorate Mandya’s sugarcane economy, support local farmers, and preserve the legacy of one of Karnataka’s oldest sugar mills.
The factory, which holds deep economic and cultural significance for Mandya district, is now seen as a symbol of revival in Karnataka’s cooperative sugar sector.
