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Maize crop setback will increase ethanol cost of production, not production cuts

India’s maize acreage is down nearly 10% as of 24 July, raising concerns over ethanol feedstock availability. Industry expects maize to remain...

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Lower acreage of maize in kharif, uncertainty on sugar stock to shift focus on rice for ethanol

India’s 13% decline in maize acreage across the top five producing states may increase reliance on sugarcane and broken rice for ethanol...

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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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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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Distilleries supply 68% of contracted 1,048 crore litres of ethanol in 8 months of current season

Until June 2026, distilleries supplied 717 crore litres of ethanol—68% of the contracted 1,048 crore litres. Grain-based feedstocks dominated at 67%, led...