Sugar stocks like Balrampur Chini Mills, Shree Renuka Sugar, Dhampur Sugar jumped between 3 per cent and 7 per cent, aided by rise in global sugar prices to a 12-year high, on tightening supply and expectations of better earnings.

In comparison, the S&P BSE Sensex was down 0.89 per cent at 63,986 at 1:50 PM.

According to CRISIL, despite reduced exports and decline in ethanol production, Ebitda margins of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the sugar industry are projected to increase in the upcoming quarters.

This is due to their significant involvement in the sugar segment and limited exposure to exports and the distillery segment. Robust sugar prices will positively impact their financial performance this financial year.

The government has banned sugar exports this season because of low supply. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade issued a notification extending the restriction on sugar exports from October 31 onwards till further notice.

Lower cane availability is expected to reduce sugar production by 3-4 per cent, which will trigger a price rise. Sugar prices are likely to rise 2-3 per cent in the backdrop of weak supply and strong demand, CRISIL said.

Disclaimer:Disclaimer: The views and investment tips by experts in this News18.com report are their own and not those of the website or its management. Users are advised to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.