Ethanol small share of son's business, mileage loss due to blending is minor, Nitin Gadkari saysMinister Nitin Gadkari defended the ethanol blending programme against criticism. He stated his family's business involvement is minimal an...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.27 AM 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
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
Economic Survey backs voluntary crop diversification over MSP tweaksThe Economic Survey proposes voluntary crop diversification instead of changing minimum support prices or reducing procurement. This strate...
29 Jan, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Why maize deserves centre stage in India’s agricultural roadmapPolicymakers and industry stakeholders say it is time to unlock maize’s untapped potential, calling for better crop management and a strong...
27 Jan, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Brazilian envoy backs ethanol exports from India, calls it 'great news' for global marketBrazil's Ambassador welcomed India's potential ethanol exports, emphasizing its role in making ethanol a global commodity. The two nations ...
14 Oct, 2025, 07.05 PM IST
Govt says 20% ethanol blended petrol doesn't have any negative impact on older vehiclesThe government assures that E20 petrol poses no significant harm to older vehicles, dismissing concerns as unfounded. Studies indicate no m...
04 Aug, 2025, 09.36 PM IST
Govt announces modified ethanol scheme to boost year-round production at cooperative sugar millsThe union food ministry has announced a scheme to help cooperative sugar mills convert their ethanol plants to operate year-round using gra...
08 Mar, 2025, 12.13 AM 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
Bihar seeks investment in maize sector amid ethanol boomBihar Agriculture Minister Mangal Pandey has urged private sector investment in hybrid maize seed production and warehouse facilities. The ...
25 Sep, 2024, 02.20 PM IST
Ethanol from various feedstocks must be priced adequately to help all stakeholders: Avantika Saraogi, Balrampur ChiniSugarcane, found in abundance in India, has the potential to contribute significantly to bio-based packaging solutions, reducing the depend...
07 Aug, 2024, 10.04 AM IST
Food versus fuel: Global Biofuel Alliance sparks off a debate on Indian conditionsThe recently launched Global Biofuel Alliance is being projected as a long-term solution to rising energy requirements. But what about basi...
23 Sep, 2023, 09.28 AM IST
From e-commerce to fuel, how forests can foster a carbon-neutral futureAs the industry begins to search for substitutes to ingredients currently derived from fossil fuels, it is important to consider forests as...
17 Sep, 2022, 10.59 AM IST
Counting on gains from corn: Maize prices may rise in India in the short termMaize or corn records the highest production in the world and is important for its wide variety of applications, ranging from food and feed...
27 Aug, 2012, 08.47 AM IST
- G8 leaders seek common ground on biofuels
The G8 powers was to meet on Tuesday on biofuels, with concern growing that the rise in their use is helping to drive world food prices hig...
08 Jul, 2008, 09.59 AM IST
- Maize output to touch 13.1 mt on rise in acreage
The world corn production is expected to reach a record 768 mt in 2007-08, up almost 10% over the previous year's level, according to USDA ...
30 Nov, 2007, 01.45 AM IST
- Biofuels to drive up food prices: study
Rising demand for biofuels would cause an increase in global prices of many farm products.
04 Jul, 2007, 10.12 PM IST