Sugarcane price deadlock nears resolution after 10-hour discussion with Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar

By The Hindu Staff

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Sugarcane price deadlock nears resolution after 10-hour discussion with Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar — Photo credit: The Hindu

Karnataka’s Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (centre) mediated between sugarcane growers and sugar mill owners for nearly 10 hours in an effort to break the deadlock, in Belagavi on October 25, 2026.

A prolonged deadlock between sugarcane growers and sugar mill owners in Karnataka moved closer to resolution after Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar mediated between the two sides for nearly 10 hours in Belagavi on October 25.

The two sides have agreed in principle to determine the price sugar factories should pay farmers after the Union Government fixes the minimum selling price (MSP) of sugar, Mr. Shivakumar said. Representatives of farmers and sugar mills are expected to announce their final decision within two days, following further consultations.

The negotiations were held at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha and the Circuit House, beginning at around 11 a.m. and continuing until midnight. Five rounds of discussions were conducted, involving farmers’ representatives, sugar mill owners, nine Ministers and around 70 legislators. Representatives of 79 of the State’s 80 sugar factories participated in the talks.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 27, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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