Diversion of B Heavy Molasses will release Rs 2300 crore for the distilleries; says NFCSFThe decision of the central government to allow use of the 7 lakh tonnes of B Heavy Molasses for ethanol production will help the sugar ind...
25 Apr, 2024, 08.59 PM IST
NFCSF hails govt decision to allow use of 7 lakh tonne of excess B-heavy molasses for ethanol makingNFCSF welcomed govt's decision to allow 7 lakh tonne of B-heavy molasses for ethanol, aiding in ethanol production and improving sugar mill...
25 Apr, 2024, 05.04 PM IST
Govt allows sugar mills to use 6.7 lakh tons of B-heavy molasses for ethanol productionThe government has allowed sugar mills to use 6.7 lakh tonnes of B-heavy molasses as feedstock for ethanol production in the current year. ...
24 Apr, 2024, 07.25 PM IST
Govt mulls allowing excess stock of B-heavy molasses for ethanol makingThe government is contemplating allowing sugar mills to produce ethanol using their surplus B-heavy molasses amid stable sugar prices and a...
12 Apr, 2024, 01.38 PM IST
No proposal to allow further diversion of sugar for ethanol production: Food SecyFood Secretary Sanjeev Chopra has said that there are no plans to permit additional diversion of sugar for ethanol production during the cu...
22 Feb, 2024, 09.25 PM IST
Govt issues revised order to allow use of sugarcane juice for making ethanol in 2023-24The Food Ministry has issued a fresh order overturning the recent ban on using sugarcane juice for ethanol production. The revised directiv...
16 Dec, 2023, 07.27 PM IST
India's sugar production to increase by 2.5 million tonne in 2023-24: CrisilCRISIL has expected a 2.5 million-tonne increase in India's sugar production in 2023-24 due to a ban on using sugarcane juice for ethanol. ...
11 Dec, 2023, 12.01 PM IST
ISMA demands increase in price of ethanol made from B & C heavy molassesThe Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) urges government action following the ban on using sugarcane juice for ethanol production. To off...
09 Dec, 2023, 03.43 PM IST
Sugar stocks tank up to 7% on government's ethanol production curbsAmong the top losers from sugar sector were Shree Renuka Sugars which plunged over 7% in the opening trade amid high volumes, followed by B...
08 Dec, 2023, 11.47 AM IST
Indian oil firms to compensate ethanol makers for higher energy costsThe Indian government fixes the ethanol purchase prices for fuel retailers - Indian Oil Corp, Bharat Petroleum Corp and Hindustan Petroleum...
10 Jun, 2022, 12.22 PM IST
India achieved 5.09% ethanol blending from December 1 to June 22: ISMAThe industry body informed that B-heavy molasses and sugarcane juice have been diverted away from sugar, to manufacture and supply 58 crore...
29 Jun, 2020, 04.27 PM IST
Green nods waived for distilleries planning to hike ethanol productionThe decision will enable sugar mills to divert more raw material towards producing ethanol this season, helping them fight sugar supply glu...
10 Jan, 2020, 10.52 AM IST
Sugar mills don't need green clearance to produce ethanol: CentreAs of June 2019, the mills owed nearly Rs 20,000 crore to farmers across the country. With a smooth obstacle-free production of additional ...
05 Nov, 2019, 09.58 PM IST
Ethanol price hiked by up to Rs 1.84The CCEA increased the prices of ethanol from ‘C’ heavy molasses and ‘B’ heavy molasses by 29 paise per litre and Rs 1.84 per litre respect...
03 Sep, 2019, 11.45 PM IST
Govt hikes ethanol price to cut oil import bill by USD 1 billionThe decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
03 Sep, 2019, 04.54 PM IST
Government raises ethanol price for blending in petrol by 25%The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs raised the procurement price of ethanol derived from 100 per cent sugarcane juice to Rs 59.13 per...
12 Sep, 2018, 05.54 PM IST
Sugar: Brazilian model producing more ethanol and reducing outputAbout 250 representatives of the sugar co-operatives in Maharashtra have learnt the techniques of producing more ethanol and less sugar fro...
26 Nov, 2013, 03.46 AM IST