Shares of Uttar Pradesh-based sugar companies took a beating after the Supreme Court directed private sugar mill owners to pay farmers in accordance with the special advisory price fixed by the state government.
Shares of sugar companies shot up by 14% in the stock market on Monday, amid buzz of a partial decontrol of this sector, an old demand of the industry. However, Vivek Saraogi, managing director of Balrampur Chini Mills does not expect to see a rally in domestic sugar prices.
Balrampur Chini's MD, Vivek Saraogi indicated that they are planning to move the Lucknow High Court in a couple of days on the SAP cane prices. However, he pointed out that the second half realisations would be much better for this year.
Indian sugar industry is hoping for a partial decontrol since a long period of time. Vivek Saraogi, managing director of Balrampur Chini Mills, in an interview to CNBC-TV18, gave his views on how the sugar sector will perform going forward.
Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Vivek Saraogi, managing director of Balrampur Chini said that the government's decision to allow additional sugar exports will benefit the industry.
Vivek Saraogi, MD, Balrampur Chini in an interview with CNBC-TV18 spoke about the latest happenings in the company and the road ahead.
Speaking to CNBC-TV18 about their rationale behind this move, Vivek Saraogi, MD of Balrampur Chini said,"We thought, it is a good way of using depreciation. For us, using the depreciation into buyback is an extremely non-stressful move on the balance sheet
Vivek Saraogi, MD, Balrampur Chini Mills spoke to CNBC-TV18 about his company's performance and the sugar industry in general.
Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Vivek Saraogi, MD of Balrampur Chini Mills said that the government has begun consulting states on sugar deregulation.