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Grain-based feedstocks power nearly 70% of India’s ethanol supplies in 2025-26- India’s farm policy needs a reset amid concerns over ethanol push, subsidies: Agri expert Devinder Sharma
- University of Kentucky researchers pressure-cooked bourbon stillage into hydrochar; its supercapacitors stored up to 25 times more energy, while another design retained 96% capacity after 10,000 cycles
- Sunny side down? Egg prices rise on ethanol pushRising diversion of maize to ethanol production has significantly increased poultry feed costs, leading to a 35-40% surge in egg prices ove...27 Aug, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
- India’s cheap-urea model faces an expensive reckoningIndia faces rising fertilizer costs, prompting a review of its subsidy system. Global supply chain issues and war have doubled procurement ...14 Aug, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
- India’s ethanol supplies top 800 crore litres as grain-based share rises to 76%: AIDAA total of 93 crore litres of ethanol was supplied during July, taking cumulative supplies beyond the 800-crore-litre milestone.12 Aug, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
- Rice use for ethanol may rise as maize, sugarcane acreage falls this Kharif seasonIndia is set to ramp up rice utilization for ethanol production this year, amid reduced planting of maize and sugarcane, raising concerns a...11 Aug, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
- Government to consider farmers' views on ethanol policy: Shivraj Singh ChouhanUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met farmers regarding the ethanol blending petrol policy. The government aims for farmers ...04 Aug, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
- Bombay HC allows Nitin Gadkari to sue Meta, X over alleged E20 deepfakesThe Bombay High Court permitted Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to file a civil suit. He is suing Meta Platforms, X Corp, and others over defa...27 Jul, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
- Ethanol ATMs coming soon: The biofuel story is racing ahead of E20India's ethanol policy is entering a new phase as the government explores ethanol ATMs, ethanol cooking fuel, sustainable aviation fuel (SA...21 Jul, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
- India's ethanol mission sees state-run fuel firms spend Rs 1.72 lakh crorePublic Sector OMCs spent over Rs 48,000 crore on ethanol procurement in ESY 2023-24. They procured Rs 73,996 crore worth of ethanol during ...21 Jul, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
- Ethanol could soon make its way to Indian kitchensIndia's petroleum ministry is developing a policy for ethanol as a mainstream cooking fuel. This initiative aims to reduce dependence on im...20 Jul, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
- Govt's ethanol policy backed by 4 years of research, engine damage fears are myths: Grain Ethanol Manufacturers AssociationEthanol blending in petrol does not damage vehicle engines, according to GEMA President Chandra Kumar Jain. He stated that government polic...10 Jul, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
- Govt defends ethanol blending, says programme saved Rs 1.9 lakh crore in forexThe government defends its ethanol-blended petrol program amid concerns. This initiative has significantly boosted the sugar economy and fa...10 Jul, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
- Grain-based ethanol accounts for nearly 67% of supplies; maize remains the largest feedstockSurplus FCI grains and sugarcane juice also significantly contribute to the diversified feedstock mix. Policy support for higher blends and...08 Jul, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
- Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas approves Rs150 Cr assistance for India's first private hybrid 2G ethanol project in UPThis initiative marks a significant stride towards India's circular bioeconomy, reducing reliance on food-based feedstocks and bolstering e...19 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
- Maize emerges as India’s top ethanol feedstock as supplies surpass 515 crore litresIndia's cumulative ethanol supplies reached approximately 515 crore litres in the first half of ESY 2025-26, with maize emerging as the lar...11 May, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
- Govt to cut broken rice in PDS to free up ethanol feedstock, says Food SecretaryThe government plans to reduce broken rice in public distribution to 10% from 25%, freeing up 90 lakh tonnes annually for the ethanol secto...24 Mar, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
- India's Godavari Biorefineries to start grain-based distillery in June quarterGodavari Biorefineries is set to launch a new grain-based distillery in the June quarter. This facility will allow the company to use both ...02 Mar, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
- Godavari Biorefineries to invest Rs 130 crore for enhancing ethanol productionGodavari Biorefineries is investing Rs 130 crore in a new 200 KLPD corn/grain-based distillery, boosting its ethanol production. The facili...16 Dec, 2024, 05.33 PM IST
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