ethanol distilleries Archives

Monsoon Session: Government details five-year ethanol supply by distilleries; capacity boost measures continue

During the ongoing Monsoon Session in the Parliament, a question was asked about the quantity of ethanol produced in the country during...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

India’s open market rice sale norms will likely help meet 20% ethanol blending target

The Indian government’s revised rice sales policy for ethanol distilleries allocates 7.2 million tonnes of FCI rice for ESY 2026–27, up from...

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Rice News in English

FCI makes distilleries accountable for subsidised rice, warns of criminal cases

FCI has tightened rules for subsidised rice supplied to ethanol distilleries, making them directly responsible for preventing diversion or misuse. Distilleries must...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Facing over capacity, distilleries want Government to raise ethanol blending

GEMA says India’s ethanol capacity is a strategic asset, not overcapacity, built on clear policy signals. The EBP was never meant to...

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Renewable Fuels Association calls for reciprocal duties on Chinese Ag imports

The Renewable Fuels Association urged the U.S. to enforce reciprocal duties on China for failing to meet Phase One commitments. China’s sharply...

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Centre allocates 5.2 mt of rice for ethanol production in 2025-26

The Centre has announced new prices under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS), raising wheat’s reserve price to ₹2,550/quintal. For ethanol distilleries,...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Price of broken rice for ethanol production likely to increase

The government is set to raise the reserve price of rice for ethanol distilleries under the OMSS(D) from ₹2,250 to ₹2,320 per...

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Ethanol boost: Sugar mills/distilleries, including grain-based units, generate Rs 2 lakh crore revenue in 11 years

India’s ethanol production capacity has surged over fourfold in 11 years to 1,810 crore litres annually, driven by policy support. Ethanol blending...