Indian Sugar & Bio Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) Archives

ISMA says GST rationalisation on flex-fuel vehicles, crucial for ethanol ecosystem

India’s sugar industry seeks GST cuts on flex-fuel and ethanol-blended vehicles in the Union Budget to boost clean mobility and ethanol demand....

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Sugar News in English

ISMA delegation meets Amit Shah, highlights sugar sector’s role in supporting farmers and advancing green economy

ISMA leaders met Home Minister Amit Shah to thank the government for supporting the sugar and bioenergy sector. They highlighted its role...

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Sugar News in English

Govt actively working on sugar industry’s demands, says DFPD Secretary

India is considering sugar industry proposals to prevent stock buildup and ensure timely cane payments. Officials highlight rising sugarcane output, aligned production...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

ISMA urges clear ethanol blending roadmap beyond 20% to unlock idle capacity and safeguard investments

India’s sugar and bio-energy sector seeks clarity beyond 20% ethanol blending. Despite ₹40,000 crore invested and 900-crore-litre capacity, plants are underutilized. ISMA...

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Sugar News in English

Season 2025-26: Sugar production updates by ISMA till December 15

India’s 2025–26 sugar output rose 28% year-on-year to 78.25 lakh tonnes by mid-December, driven by better cane yields and recovery in key...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

ISMA pitches for ethanol exports citing surplus capacity

India has 450 crore litres of surplus ethanol capacity, straining the sector’s expansion, ISMA said. With 1,900 crore litres installed (900 crore sugar-based, 1,000 crore grain-based),...