Grain based ethanol Archives

Ethanol supply at around 718 crore litres in ESY 2025-26, Grain-based feedstock maintains the lead

India’s ethanol supplies reached 718 crore litres by 30 June, achieving 83% of contracted Q1–Q3 volumes. Grain-based feedstocks led with 480 crore...

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3.9 million tonnes FCI rice, 6.8 million tonnes maize used till June for ethanol production

The Centre said 20% ethanol blending has not affected food security, with only surplus FCI rice (3.9 million tonnes) and maize (6.8...

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Grain-based ethanol overtaking sugar not a concern: ISMA

ISMA said grain- and sugar-based ethanol complement India's blending programme, despite grain accounting for about 70% of production. With 2,000 crore litres...

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AIDA says diversified feedstocks power India’s ethanol programme; Ethanol supplies at 717 cr ltrs till June

According to AIDA, India supplied 717 crore litres of ethanol by June 2026, achieving 68% of contracted volumes, with grain-based ethanol accounting...

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India’s ethanol shift from sugarcane to grains fuels debate over farm priorities and subsidies

India’s ethanol programme is shifting from sugarcane to grain-based feedstocks, with maize and rice now contributing about 65% of production. Maize’s share...

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Ethanol supplies cross 615 cr ltrs in ESY 2025-26; Grain-based production continues to lead

India’s ethanol blending programme supplied about 615 crore litres by May 31, 2026, achieving 71% of the contracted 862 crore litres for...

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E85 fuel adoption could boost India’s ethanol demand by 21%, strengthening biofuel growth

India could increase annual ethanol demand by 21% by fiscal 2040 through adoption of E85-compatible vehicles, according to InCred Research. Ethanol demand...