Beyond the 7% headline: S&P maps the forces driving India’s next growth phaseIndia’s economy is set to grow 7% in FY27, according to S&P Global, which sees domestic demand, private investment, manufacturing, trade, e...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
India's rice industry looks beyond grain for next billion-dollar opportunityIndia’s rice industry is looking beyond raw grain exports to higher-value products such as noodles, bran oil, protein, specialised ingredie...
30 Sep, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Nearly 7 billion litres without a market: Ethanol glut in India fuels search for new buyersIndia’s ethanol industry is deluged with severe oversupply, with nearly 7 billion litres of capacity without a clear market. Installed capa...
27 Sep, 2026, 06.07 AM IST
US seeks details of India's rice stocks used for Ethanol outputThe United States has sought details from India on the use of rice for ethanol production. Washington has alleged that India’s rice stocks ...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
India’s farm policy needs a reset amid concerns over ethanol push, subsidies: Agri expert Devinder SharmaSharma warns that ethanol-led changes in cropping patterns may create an environmental problem over the longer term.
04 Sep, 2026, 01.59 PM 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
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...
22 Aug, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
India set for record soyoil imports as Russia-Ukraine war disrupts sunflower shipmentsIndia's soyoil imports are expected to reach a record 620,000 metric tons in August, about 46% above the current marketing year's monthly a...
17 Aug, 2026, 05.15 PM 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
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
Suits & Sayings: Hot IssueET’s roundup of the wackiest whispers in corporate corridors
17 Jul, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
India's ethanol surplus spurs export push amid E20 backlashIndustry participants said the country is considering exporting ethanol to neighbouring countries, including Nepal, Bangladesh, and Indones...
14 Jul, 2026, 11.12 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
Fuel fight brews as ethanol lobby wants blend boostThe ethanol lobby is pushing for a 1-2% increase in blending beyond the current 20% mandate, citing idle industry capacity. Automakers, how...
29 Oct, 2025, 08.57 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
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