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...
India’s sugar market has corrected sharply after ex-mill prices surged from Rs 43-44/kg in mid-July to nearly Rs 70/kg. Government stock limits,...
ChiniMandi’s earlier call for better sugar supply management has been broadly vindicated as the Government introduced stock limits, fortnightly quotas, mandatory dispatch...
India’s sugar prices surged nearly 80% from June to August 2026 amid lower-than-expected production and supply concerns. Government interventions, including stock limits...
India’s ethanol blending programme has driven major investments in ethanol plants, supporting energy security, rural growth and farmer incomes. However, recent disputes...
Rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia and surging crude oil prices are highlighting the importance of food and fuel security. Higher oil...
In Maharashtra, sugar mills face severe liquidity stress in 2025–26, with ₹4,601 crore FRP dues pending and many mills underutilised. Falling cane...
India is advancing beyond ethanol blending toward advanced biofuels from crop residue, waste, and used oils. Supporting Net Zero 2070 and energy...
AgriMandi forecasts lower sugar output at 33.9 MMT in 2025–26, with 3.7 MMT diverted to ethanol, tightening net availability. Despite higher production...