Ethanol Blending Programme Archives

Policy certainty is the bedrock of India’s ethanol economy : Editorial by Uppal Shah

India’s ethanol blending programme has driven major investments in ethanol plants, supporting energy security, rural growth and farmer incomes. However, recent disputes...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Can India balance ethanol ambitions with livestock sustainability?

India’s E20 blending push is boosting grain-based ethanol production, with maize contributing over 42% of supply in 2023–24. However, rising diversion of...

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Sugar News in English

Millers body flags concerns over decline in procurement of ethanol from cane-based distilleries

India’s sugar industry faces mounting stress as National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Mills warns that limited procurement of sugarcane-based ethanol by oil...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Beyond E20: A Roadmap to absorb surplus ethanol need of the hour – Editorial by Uppal Shah, Chinimandi

India’s ethanol capacity has surged to nearly 1,990 crore litres, but low offtake risks underutilisation, financial stress and farmer distress. Industry urges...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

India’s ethanol policy tilts heavily to grains, squeezes sugar sector

India’s ethanol program is shifting from sugarcane to grain-based feedstocks. In 2025-26, only 28% of ethanol orders are from sugar sources, while...

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Rice News in English

Govt aims to offload a record 10 MT of rice in open market

The government plans to sell over 10 million tonnes of surplus rice this fiscal, supported by additional allocation for ethanol production. Despite...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

PIL filed in Supreme Court challenging Government’s E20 petrol policy

A PIL challenges India’s E20 ethanol petrol mandate, citing vehicle damage, efficiency loss, and lack of consumer choice. Reliefs sought include ethanol-free...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Ethanol is safe and efficient for vehicles: Experts dismiss misinformation with facts

The Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) has boosted farmer incomes, cut CO₂ emissions, and saved foreign exchange. However, social media posts claim E20...