Operational Efficiency and Capacity Utilisation in The Haryana Cooperative Sugar Mills Ltd: A Comparative Analysis

This study examines the operational efficiency of The Haryana Cooperative Sugar Mills Ltd. by analysing installed capacity, capacity utilisation, crop days, cane crushed, sugar production, sugar recovery, and workforce trends. The findings indicate structural expansion accompanied by fluctuating but gradually stabilising utilisation levels. Production performance shows a strong linkage between cane crushed and sugar output, while recovery rates influence technical efficiency. A steady decline in workforce size, despite the use of old machinery, reflects improved labour productivity and administrative rationalisation. The study highlights the importance of balancing workforce optimisation with technological modernisation to ensure sustained efficiency and long-term agro-industrial competitiveness.