Maharashtra’s sugar cooperatives are among the most influential institutions in India’s cooperative movement. Built on the principles of farmer ownership and democratic governance, these cooperatives have helped transform rural regions by creating local employment, supporting irrigation development, strengthening agricultural value chains, and fostering rural entrepreneurship. Several of Maharashtra’s sugar cooperatives have evolved into integrated agro-industrial enterprises with interests in ethanol, cogeneration, distilleries, education, and community development.
The following list highlights leading sugar cooperatives in Maharashtra. Read more about cooperative sector in Maharashtra and Maharashtra Cooperative Sector Data Box here.
| Serial No. | Name of the Society | Date of Establishment | Address |
| 1 | Loknete Marutrao Ghule Patil Dnyaneshwar Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. | 19-Oct-1970 | Dnyaneshwarnagar P.O. Bhende Sakhar Karkhana, Tal. Nevasa, Dist. Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar), Maharashtra – 414605 |
| 2 | Sahakar Maharshi Shankarrao Mohite Patil Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd., Akluj | 20-Jun-1960 | Akluj, Tal. Malshiras, Dist. Solapur, Maharashtra – 413118 |
| 3 | Bhimashankar Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. | 31-Mar-1994 | Pargaon Tarfe Awasari BK, Tal. Ambegaon, Dist. Pune, Maharashtra – 412406 |
| 4 | Vishawasrao Naik Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. | 05-Apr-1967 | Yashwantnagar, Chikhali, Tal. Shirala, Dist. Sangli, Maharashtra – 415408 |
| 5 | Ajinkyatara Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. | 28-Oct-1970 | Shendre, Tal. Satara, Dist. Satara, Maharashtra – 415519 |
| 6 | Kumbhi Kasari Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. | 20-Jun-1960 | Kuditre, Tal. Karveer, Dist. Kolhapur, Maharashtra – 416204 |
| 7 | Vighnhar Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. | 17-Oct-1981 | Dhalewadi Tarf Haveli, Tal. Junnar, Dist. Pune, Maharashtra – 410511 |
| 8 | Sahakar Maharshi Shankarrao Kolhe Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. | 28-Oct-1960 | Shinganapur, Tal. Kopargaon, Dist. Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar), Maharashtra – 423603 |
| 9 | Sahakarmaharshi Bhausaheb Thorat Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. | 06-Sept-1966 | Ghulewadi, GHULEWADI, SANGAMNER, AHMEDNAGAR, MAHARASHTRA, 422608 |
| 10 | Shri Pandurang sahakari sakhar karkhana Ltd.Shreepur Tal.Malshiras | 12-Aug-1988 | Sadashivnagar, SADSHIVNAGAR, MALSHIRAS, SOLAPUR, MAHARASHTRA, 413112 |
Brief details of top sugar cooperatives in Maharashtra
1. Loknete Marutrao Ghule Patil Dnyaneshwar Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd., Ahilyanagar
Established in 1970, Dnyaneshwar Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana is one of Maharashtra’s most respected cooperative sugar factories. Located in Nevasa taluka of Ahilyanagar district, it has played a significant role in strengthening the local sugar economy and improving the livelihoods of sugarcane farmers. The cooperative is widely recognized for its contribution to rural development and cooperative institution-building in western Maharashtra.
2. Sahakar Maharshi Shankarrao Mohite Patil Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd., Akluj
Among the pioneering cooperative sugar mills in Maharashtra, this institution has been instrumental in transforming the agricultural landscape of the Akluj region in Solapur district. Founded under the leadership of cooperative stalwart Shankarrao Mohite Patil, the cooperative has contributed to irrigation development, rural industrialization, and farmer prosperity while becoming one of the state’s best-known cooperative enterprises.
3. Bhimashankar Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd., Pune
Located in Ambegaon taluka of Pune district, Bhimashankar Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana represents the newer generation of successful cooperative sugar factories. The institution has contributed significantly to sugarcane cultivation, employment generation, and local economic development while strengthening the cooperative movement in the region.
4. Vishawasrao Naik Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd., Sangli
Named after one of Maharashtra’s prominent political and cooperative leaders, Vishawasrao Naik Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana has played an important role in supporting sugarcane farmers in Sangli district. The cooperative is known for its strong farmer base and contribution to the economic development of southern Maharashtra.
5. Ajinkyatara Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd., Satara
Located in Satara district, Ajinkyatara Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana has established itself as a significant cooperative institution serving thousands of member farmers. The cooperative has contributed to agricultural growth, local employment, and the strengthening of cooperative entrepreneurship in the region.
6. Kumbhi Kasari Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd., Kolhapur
Kolhapur has long been regarded as one of Maharashtra’s strongest cooperative regions, and Kumbhi Kasari Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana is an important part of that legacy. The cooperative has played a key role in supporting sugarcane growers while contributing to the broader economic and social development of rural communities in the district.
7. Vighnhar Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd., Pune
Serving farmers in the Junnar region of Pune district, Vighnhar Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana has emerged as an important cooperative enterprise in Maharashtra’s sugar sector. The institution supports local agriculture, generates employment opportunities, and contributes to rural economic activity through cooperative ownership and management.
8. Sahakar Maharshi Shankarrao Kolhe Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd., Ahilyanagar
Named after cooperative leader Shankarrao Kolhe, this sugar cooperative has been an important institution in the cooperative landscape of Ahilyanagar district. Over the years, it has supported sugarcane farmers, promoted rural development, and contributed to the growth of the cooperative movement in northern Maharashtra.
9. Sahakarmaharshi Bhausaheb Thorat Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd., Sangamner
Located in Sangamner, this cooperative is closely associated with the region’s agricultural and cooperative development. The institution has played a significant role in supporting farmer members and strengthening the local economy while carrying forward Maharashtra’s rich tradition of cooperative-led growth.
10. Shri Pandurang Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd., Shreepur
Based in Shreepur in Malshiras taluka of Solapur district, Shri Pandurang Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana is one of the prominent cooperative sugar factories in the state. The cooperative has contributed to the development of the sugar economy in the region and continues to serve as an important institution for sugarcane farmers and rural communities.
The Continuing Importance of Sugar Cooperatives
Sugar cooperatives remain among the most influential drivers of rural development in Maharashtra. Beyond sugar production, many cooperatives have diversified into ethanol manufacturing, renewable energy, cogeneration, distilleries, and other agro-based industries. They continue to provide market access to farmers, create employment opportunities, support local infrastructure, and strengthen rural economies.
As India advances its ethanol blending programme and focuses on value-added agriculture, Maharashtra’s leading sugar cooperatives are expected to play an increasingly important role in promoting sustainable rural development and cooperative-led economic growth.
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