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OMCs’ ethanol tender raises concerns over maize-rice feedstock balance, says GEMA

GEMA has urged the government and oil marketing companies to review ethanol procurement prices and allocation norms for ESY 2026-27, citing concerns...

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Government set to halt sugarcane juice, B-heavy molasses diversion for ethanol

India may bar diversion of sugarcane juice, syrup and B-heavy molasses for ethanol in ESY 2026-27 amid tight sugar supplies and an...

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Maharashtra ethanol plants face viability concerns over feedstock curbs, says Rajesh Tope

Former Maharashtra minister Rajesh Tope warned that restrictions on sugarcane juice and B-heavy molasses could hurt sugar-based ethanol distilleries. He urged dual-feed...

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Ethanol Supply in ESY 2026-27: Sugar economics may decide the feedstock mix – Editorial by Uppal Shah

India’s ESY 2026-27 ethanol supply could face challenges as sugar prices and tight availability reduce mills’ incentive to divert sugar. Lower sugar-based...

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Ethanol industry needs clear policy to operate at full capacity: Rajesh Tope

Maharashtra needs a clear policy framework to fully utilise its ₹21,000–26,000 crore ethanol capacity investments, former minister Rajesh Tope said. He highlighted...

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