Sugar sector concerned over reduction in ethanol sourcing

Sugar sector concerned over reduction in ethanol sourcing

The minimum selling price of sugar has been ₹31 a kg since February 2019 while the current cost of production is estimated at ₹40.24/kg. The government must ensure that at least 50% of total ethanol sourcing comes from the sugar sector, increase the minimum selling price, announce the sugar export policy immediately, and raise the […]

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Ethanol tender order likely to hit 350 producers

Ethanol tender order likely to hit 350 producers

Ethanol producers have raised concerns on the recent ethanol tender order for the 2025-2026 ethanol supply year that reportedly favours new entrants in deficit zones. The published allocations indicate that at least 350 distilleries are deprived of adequate procurement orders from Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). Many of these units were set up with an understanding […]

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Business Matters: Ethanol blended with petrol | Will India benefit from it?

Business Matters: Ethanol blended with petrol | Will India benefit from it?

A video explaining how India will benefit from blending ethanol with petrol. A video explaining how India will benefit from blending ethanol with petrol. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India has achieved its target of blending 10% sugarcane-extracted ethanol in petrol, ahead of schedule. Blending ethanol with petrol to burn less fossil fuel while […]

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