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India’s sugar stockpile set to shrink as output estimate falls: GovtIndia's sugar production estimate has fallen significantly, impacting opening stocks for the new season. This lower output is expected to m...
Kharge questions government over sugar shortage, price rise and ethanol policyCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge questioned the government's sugar policies. He highlighted low sugar stocks and increased prices impa...
From sugar exports to imports: What’s behind India’s policy U-turn?The policy shift raises questions over whether 2025-26 production and stock estimates were too optimistic.
Ethanol diversion not the reason behind sugar price rise, says govtSugar prices rose from ₹48.18 per kg on July 20 to ₹55.70 per kg on August 20, but the government said the increase was not due to diversio...
Govt cracks down on sugar hoarding, imposes 30-day stock limit from Aug 1 till Nov 30The Centre has imposed stock holding limits on sugar dealers nationwide from August 1 to November 30. This measure aims to curb hoarding an...
Govt says no assessment of share of vehicles compatible with E20 petrolThe government has not assessed E20 petrol compatibility for all vehicles. Extensive studies and field trials confirm E20 fuel is safe for ...
Sugar stock limits may offer temporary relief but risk disrupting the supply chain: IndustryIndia is unlikely to face any immediate sugar shortage, as domestic stocks are expected to be sufficient to meet demand until the next crus...
No decision yet on petrol blending beyond 20% ethanol, says ministerThe government has not decided to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond twenty percent. Any future increase will follow scientific stu...
Jump on this bandwagon: India’s ethanol push gathers speed as it transforms energy security and rural economyEthanol, a renewable biofuel, has become integral to India's transport fuel strategy. India achieved ten percent blending ahead of schedule...
FCI calls media reports of Rs 1,160 crore ethanol rice diversion 'factually incorrect'The Food Corporation of India has denied reports of a large-scale rice diversion for ethanol. Investigations are focused on a small quantit...
PIL seeks ethanol blend disclosure at fuel pumpsA Supreme Court petition demands transparency in ethanol-blended petrol distribution. It seeks display of ethanol percentages on fuel nozzl...
El Nino may force India to boost rice-based ethanol output for E20 goalIndia might need to boost rice-based ethanol production for E20 fuel blending by 2026-27. El Nino's impact on sugarcane and maize crops cou...
Hero MotoCorp plans to expand flex-fuel capability up to E100, bets on multi-fuel futureHero MotoCorp is embracing a multi-fuel future, planning to extend its flex-fuel vehicle capabilities to E100. The company is also investin...
Ethanol transition can shift to "Transport Energy Backbone" to shield India from oil shocks: KPMGIndia's ethanol use is evolving beyond simple blending. It is set to become a key transport energy source. This will help manage fluctuatin...
Govt restricts bulk industrial petrol, diesel purchases through petrol pumpsIndustrial and commercial users can no longer buy petrol and diesel from petrol pumps. They must now get fuel from bulk sale points. This c...
Fueling Demand: Inside India’s ethanol mobility revolution in reverseIndia is launching an ambitious green mobility initiative. The country is establishing E100 fuel stations nationwide before flex-fuel vehic...
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...