India looks to boost biofuel use amid rising crude supply risksIndia seeks to boost biofuel use for energy security. Crude supply disruptions and rising oil prices drive this strategic shift. The nation...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
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
Farmers in flood-prone Kosi in Bihar see a pot of gold in E20Maize cultivation has significantly boosted incomes in Bihar's Kosi plains. Farmers are now earning double their previous earnings from thi...
09 Aug, 2026, 12.22 AM 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
Brazil’s corn ethanol boom is pushing global sugar prices lowerSugar-cane processors are now diverting a record share of their crop to sugar production due to competition from cheaper corn-based biofuel...
25 Oct, 2025, 10.59 AM IST
Modi-govt must hold the line on food and fuel trade when dealing with TrumpIndia faces pressure from the US in trade talks, particularly regarding food and fuel. While open to some concessions, India is hesitant ab...
27 May, 2025, 12.58 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
Ethanol push turns India into corn importer, shaking up global marketIndia's push for more corn-based ethanol has turned the country into a net importer of corn, affecting local poultry producers and global s...
04 Sep, 2024, 10.52 AM IST
India's corn exports plunge as local prices rally on strong demandIndia usually exports around 250,000 to 300,000 metric tons of corn every month but in December its exports fell to around 30,000 tons, dea...
18 Jan, 2024, 03.30 PM IST
The global sugar shortage is about to ease thanks to a corn supply boomFor consumers fighting rampant food inflation, the plunging sugar prices will be a respite. The global sugar shortage had caused prices of ...
25 Sep, 2023, 09.42 AM IST
Coronavirus spurs new clash between Big Oil and Big Corn over US biofuelsThe oil refining industry and its backers have asked the Trump administration to help the industry weather the pandemic by reducing a regul...
17 Apr, 2020, 11.52 AM IST
Sunday ET: How food is winning the war over fuelFalling crude oil prices are making cooking oil and sugar cheaper. If you’re wondering how, here’s a hint: the reduced appeal, albeit tempo...
07 Apr, 2013, 04.47 AM IST
- McCain supports India and Brazil's entry onto G-8 : Report
US presidential hopeful Sen John McCain supports ending subsidies for US ethanol production and would back Brazil's inclusion on an expande...
16 Jun, 2008, 07.45 PM IST
- US ethanol industry booming, despite criticism
Blamed for a spike in food prices, its environmental benefits increasing disputed, ethanol production nonetheless is booming in the United ...
21 May, 2008, 03.02 PM IST
- US blames India, China for spike
White House has pointed a finger at India and China for the spike in oil prices even as it sought to clarify president George W Bush’s rema...
07 May, 2008, 03.18 AM IST
- Ethanol: Fuel at the expense of food?
Brazil faces the prospect of jeopardising its food economy owing to the avarice for lucrative biofuel biz. India also needs to be extra car...
17 Oct, 2007, 09.20 PM IST
- Market pros have a go at corn as price takes a hit
Corn investors are gleeful about the first bear market in two years. Goldman Sachs Group predicts a rebound that will turn $10 million into...
10 Apr, 2007, 12.03 AM IST