Ethanol Blending Programme Archives

India should aim for 100% ethanol blending amid energy risks: Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari said India should aim for 100% ethanol blending to cut oil import dependence. Highlighting energy security and rising costs, he...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

West Asia Conflict: Govt hints at 21% ethanol blending

India is set to push ethanol blending beyond 20% to ~21%, backed by surplus domestic supply and flexible BIS norms. The move...

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India’s E20 ethanol push driven by energy self-reliance aim, not war: GEMA President

India’s E20 rollout is driven by energy self-reliance, not geopolitics, with capacity exceeding current demand. Industry sees potential to raise blending to...

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E20 fuel rollout begins from April 1

India rolls out E20 petrol nationwide from April 1, blending 20% ethanol to cut oil imports and emissions. With RON 95 fuel,...

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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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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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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...