Crop prices drop as Hormuz reopening to ease farm-input shockThe development, stemming from an interim US-Iran agreement, could alleviate food inflation fears fueled by the Middle East conflict.
16 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
India may soon let consumers choose ethanol-blended petrol based on their cars: ReportConsumers will soon have more choices at petrol pumps across India. New ethanol-blended petrol variants like E20, E22, E25, and E30 will be...
28 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
What do China's new US farm purchases mean for global trade? | An explainerChina will purchase over $17 billion in US farm goods yearly for three years. This deal boosts agricultural trade significantly. Purchases ...
18 May, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuelsIndia and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil ...
15 May, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Centre raises MSP for 14 kharif crops, boosts support for pulses and oilseedsBased on expected margins over cost of production, the MSP hike is the most for moong at 61%, followed by bajra and maize (56% each) and tu...
14 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Rs 10 sugarcane FRP hike: Small raise, big questions for farmers and millsFarmers call the hike inadequate while industry warns of rising cane arrears
12 May, 2026, 08.56 AM 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
Sugar prices to stay firm amid tight inventories; ethanol earnings under strain, says ratings agency Ind-RaSugar prices in India are set to stay strong with limited stock. However, ethanol producers face challenges due to too much supply and no p...
25 Mar, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Jagatjit Industries eyes Rs 550 crore annual revenue from new grain-based ethanol plant in PunjabJagatjit Industries Ltd has commenced commercial production at its grain-based ethanol plant in Punjab, anticipating Rs 550 crore in annual...
28 Jul, 2025, 04.03 PM IST
State-run oil marketing companies plan to buy 40% more ethanol to meet 20% blend targetState-owned oil companies in India plan a 40% increase in ethanol procurement in the current supply year to meet the 2025 goal of 20% ethan...
05 Feb, 2025, 11.47 PM IST
KRIBHCO investing Rs 1,100 crore to set up 3 grain-based ethanol plants in Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra"We are setting up three bio ethanol plants as part of our diversification plan," KRIBHCO's Chairman Chandra Pal Singh said. Rajan Chowdhry...
25 Sep, 2023, 12.37 AM IST
Prioritising grain-based ethanol in Bihar and MP has increased losses of molasses-based ethanol manufacturers, says ISMAOil marketing companies (OMCs) have signed long-term purchase agreements with the new grain-based distilleries in Bihar and MP. According t...
01 Aug, 2023, 07.53 AM IST
Tamil Nadu unveils Ethanol Blending Policy 2023Improving farmer income through price realisation and expansion in opportunities due to ethanol blending, reviving sugar industry in Tamil ...
18 Mar, 2023, 08.55 PM IST
Government gives nod to 422 ethanol projects, likely to attract investment of Rs 41,000 croreHe said that the surge in ethanol-based projects is due to the government’s recent announcement to extend subsidised credit facilities to g...
02 Apr, 2021, 11.48 AM IST
Govt mulls extending soft loans to grain-based distilleries for raising ethanol production capacityAs part of an incentive scheme announced in June 2018, the Centre had approved soft loans for sugar mills to set up new distilleries or upg...
26 Oct, 2020, 03.44 PM IST
Grains may be given for ethanol blendingRaina said the association has asked the government to release damaged and broken grain of 2017-18 season.
17 Dec, 2019, 08.42 AM IST
Animal feed industry cross-subsidises grain-based alcoholAs the oil companies have raised use of ethanol for blending with petrol, prices of molasses-based ethanol have risen from about Rs 27/litr...
29 Jan, 2014, 04.58 AM IST