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How grain, not sugar, is fuelling India’s ethanol production

October 13, 2025 7:15 am

A programme that was originally meant to support sugarcane growers has attracted Rs 40,000 crore of investment and turned out more beneficial for standalone grain-based ethanol manufacturers

Where can you buy ethanol free petrol in Pune?

August 31, 2025 10:01 pm

Two variants of ethanol free petrol (E0) are still available in the market: Indian Oil’s XP100 and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s poWer100.

What are the advanced alternatives to ethanol?

August 26, 2025 8:39 pm

Although biofuel has emerged as a promising alternative to fossil fuels in transitioning to renewable energy, discussions are also going on about the alternatives to ethanol. What are those alternatives, and what are their benefits and challenges?

Maize gains at cost of cotton and soyabean as ethanol gains traction

August 24, 2025 10:55 pm

Maize area has grown by over 8.74 per cent– the largest growth of any crop this kharif. Behind the growth lies the fast acceptance of maize as the feedstock for production of ethanol.

Concerns about ethanol-blended petrol ‘misplaced’, blending roadmap beyond 20% will be a ‘considered decision’, assures govt

August 13, 2025 6:19 am

The release is the second statement from the MoPNG this month over concerns among vehicle owners about possible risks that ethanol-blended petrol could pose to engines

To ensure-year-round ethanol production: Natural Sugar and Allied Industries Limited first mill in state to opt for dual feed

August 12, 2025 9:05 am

The central government has been pushing sugar mills to opt for ethanol production since 2018.

Centre aims to achieve 30% ethanol blending in petrol by 2030: ICAR-IIMR director

July 23, 2025 10:50 pm

The institute said the total area under maize in India in 2023-24 was about 10.5 million hectares, while the average productivity has reached 3.1 tonnes per hectare

Centre asks Punjab govt to reconsider fee levied on ethanol production

May 27, 2025 9:52 am

The petroleum ministry official urged the Chief Secretary to review the Excise Policy and reconsider any levy/fee on fuel ethanol production/consumption/transportation in Punjab

Explained: How ethanol from maize has ignited a Fuel vs. Feed debate

May 05, 2025 11:46 am

Diversion of maize for biofuel has turned India from a surplus producer and exporter to an importer of the feed grain. There is pressure now to even allow imports of genetically modified maize for ethanol production

In Gujarat, Amit Shah bats for ethanol, says farmers will become global biofuel producers

March 08, 2025 6:02 pm

At the groundbreaking ceremony of two sugar mills in Gujarat, Union Cooperatives Minister Amit Shah appeals to farmers to use drip irrigation to save water.

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