Narayanan Nageswara Rao Outlines NCS Sugars’ Roadmap for Modernisation and Efficiency in Sugar Production
Narayanam Nageswara Rao, managing director and chief promoter at NCS Sugars, has recently announced the company’s vision and roadmap to modernise sugar production and optimise operations across its facilities as part of a broader goal to boost competitiveness and sustainability in the sector.
NCS Sugars is a part of the renowned NCS Group of Companies, a leading business conglomerate in Andhra Pradesh, India. The business group has over six decades of proven excellence across the Sugar, Power, Port Infrastructure, and Agri International Trade sectors.
The Group has a diversified business portfolio spanning the manufacture of sugar, ethanol, and edible oils, alongside port-based infrastructure development, renewable energy initiatives, and eco-tourism ventures, reflecting its long-term commitment to sustainable growth and responsible industry leadership.
Rao’s specific vision and roadmap emphasises the adoption of next-generation manufacturing practices, process optimisation, and smarter use of technology to enhance production while reducing operational inefficiencies, and ensuring consistent quality. This approach reflects NCS Sugars’ broader aim to evolve with changing industry dynamics while maintaining a strong focus on reliability and cost effectiveness.
“Modernisation in sugar production is no longer optional. It is essential for long-term viability,” said Narayanam Nageswara Rao. “Our priority is to improve efficiency at every stage of the manufacturing process while ensuring that our operations remain sustainable, compliant, and resilient.”
Key priorities under this roadmap include upgrading plant processes, improving energy and resource utilisation, strengthening maintenance practices, and enhancing data-driven decision-making across operations. NCS Sugars is also placing emphasis on aligning operational improvements with environmental responsibility and regulatory standards.
With a renewed focus on efficiency-led modernisation, the company aims to reduce waste, improve yield, and build a more agile production ecosystem that can respond to market fluctuations and policy changes.
Working closely with thousands of farmers, NCS Sugars supports the entire cultivation lifecycle right from seed selection and planting practices to harvesting, by applying modern agronomic methods and field-level expertise to improve crop yields. This approach balances productivity with ecological responsibility, helping farmers adopt sustainable practices that protect local ecosystems while enhancing output. By enabling higher yields and more resilient farming systems, NCS Sugars supports long-term livelihoods and ensures that farmers remain integral contributors to the nation’s agricultural and industrial output.
This roadmap reinforces NCS Sugars’ commitment to building future-ready operations supporting farmers, employees, and stakeholders while contributing to a more efficient and sustainable sugar industry.
About NCS Sugars
NCS Sugars is a major sugar production company and part of the NCS group of companies. NCS Sugars is engaged in sugar production and processing, with a focus on operational excellence, efficiency, and sustainable industry practices.