grain-based ethanol production Archives

Revised rice policy will expand feedstock base for ethanol production: Joint Secretary, DFPD

At the GEMA Ethanol Conclave 2026, stakeholders backed higher ethanol blends, Flex Fuel Vehicles, and grain-based ethanol expansion. Officials highlighted 20% ethanol...

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BCL Industries commissions 150 KLPD ethanol unit, Bathinda capacity hits 550 KLPD

BCL Industries commissioned a 150 KLPD brownfield ethanol expansion at its Bathinda, Punjab facility, increasing total distillery capacity to 550 KLPD. The...

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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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Banks, FIs sanction over Rs 42,000 cr in loans for new and expansion of sugarcane/grain-based distilleries till Oct 2025

Banks and financial institutions have sanctioned over Rs 42,000 crore for new and expanded distillery capacity as of 31 October 2025. ISMA...

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Grain-based ethanol output outpaces sugar; industry seeks higher procurement price

With grain-based ethanol output reaching 650 crore litres—surpassing sugar-based ethanol’s 250 crore litres in 2024–25—the sugar industry is urging the government to...