Ethanol Blending Archives

Ethanol production capacity rises to 1,990 crore litres in India

India’s ethanol sector is expanding rapidly, with production capacity reaching 1,990 crore litres by November 2025, including 236 crore litres from Uttar...

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Auto industry, ethanol makers agree on continuation of 20% blending for now

Ethanol producers, auto firms, and the government are maintaining 20% blending for stability, while pushing flex-fuel vehicles as the long-term solution. Distilleries...

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India-US Trade Turns a Corn-er: Implications for India’s Ethanol Policy

India’s potential move to allow US maize imports for ethanol reflects a pragmatic balance between fuel goals and food security. With E20...

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India achieved ethanol blending of 19.2% during ESY 2024-25

During ESY 2024-25, India achieved 19.2% ethanol blending in petrol, reaching 19.97% in October 2025 with 77 crore litres in storage. OMCs...

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GEMA urges govt to increase ethanol blending

GEMA has urged the government to raise ethanol blending from 20% to 30% to boost farmer incomes, rural development, and energy security....

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From E-20 to E-27: Industry calls for National Ethanol Mobility strategy

ISMA and IFGE urge the Indian government to launch a ‘National Ethanol Mobility Roadmap’ beyond E-20, rationalize GST on Flex-Fuel Vehicles and...

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Petrol ethanol blending above 20%? Industry seeks further hike to boost demand

Grain- and sugarcane-based ethanol producers in India face overcapacity as OMC purchases lag at 11–12 billion litres versus 17 billion litres of...

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Decisive policy push required to make ethanol a mainstream fuel: Vikram Gulati

India’s ethanol production capacity of 1,800 crore litres exceeds the E20 blending requirement, highlighting vast potential for flex-fuel adoption, said Toyota Kirloskar...