Ethanol

Ethanol push turns India into corn importer, shaking up global market

The prospect of India ramping up corn imports is likely to support global prices which are trading near four-year lows.

04 September 2024, 06:46 IST

Ethanol push turns India into corn importer, shaking up global market

04 September 2024, 06:46 IST

Government allows sugarcane juice, sugar syrup for ethanol production in 2024-25

In December 2023, the government prohibited the use of sugarcane juice or sugar syrup for ethanol production in the 2023-24 ESY (December-November) to ensure adequate sugar availability for domestic consumption and keep prices in check.

29 August 2024, 17:07 IST

Government allows sugarcane juice, sugar syrup for ethanol production in 2024-25

29 August 2024, 17:07 IST

Govt allows sale of 23 lakh tonnes of rice from Food Corporation of India's stock to ethanol makers

The food ministry, as per a directive, has allowed ethanol producers to participate in e-auctions and purchase rice between August and October 2024 under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS).

29 August 2024, 17:00 IST

Govt allows sale of 23 lakh tonnes of rice from Food Corporation of India's stock to ethanol makers

29 August 2024, 17:00 IST

Government mulls ethanol price hike for 2024-25 season to incentivise production, meet blending goals

The sugar industry has demanded ethanol price hike, an increase in the minimum selling price of sugar, and permission for sugar exports.

13 August 2024, 08:31 IST

Government mulls ethanol price hike for 2024-25 season to incentivise production, meet blending goals

13 August 2024, 08:31 IST

Amit Shah urges sugar mills to diversify ethanol production, eyes 2025 blending target

Shah said about 1,000 crore litres of ethanol is required for blending, and the necessary infrastructure to achieve this target is in place.

10 August 2024, 13:39 IST

Amit Shah urges sugar mills to diversify ethanol production, eyes 2025 blending target

10 August 2024, 13:39 IST

India may devote more sugar to ethanol in blow to export hopes

The move would help sugar mills and ethanol distilleries that have invested as much as 150 billion rupees ($1.8 billion) in three years to increase cane-based ethanol capacity. It will also help the factories make timely payments to farmers.

10 April 2024, 03:02 IST

India may devote more sugar to ethanol in blow to export hopes

10 April 2024, 03:02 IST

India's road infra to match US in next 5 years: Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari

In an interview, sharing insightful details on investments made by the government to improve transport sector, Gadkari said projects to the tune of over Rs 65,000 crore have been undertaken to decongest metros.

20 December 2023, 08:51 IST

India's road infra to match US in next 5 years: Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari

20 December 2023, 08:51 IST

Maharashtra CM Shinde says big relief for farmers as Centre lifts ban to allow use of sugarcane for ethanol

The Centre on December 7 had banned the use of sugarcane juice and sugar syrup for the 2023-24 supply year (November-October) to ensure adequate sugar supply in the domestic market and check prices. Later, it reversed the decision.

17 December 2023, 15:42 IST

Maharashtra CM Shinde says big relief for farmers as Centre lifts ban to allow use of sugarcane for ethanol

17 December 2023, 15:42 IST

Govt issues revised order to allow use of sugarcane juice for making ethanol in 2023-24

OMCs have been asked to inform the food ministry after placement of revised contracts.

16 December 2023, 09:07 IST

Govt issues revised order to allow use of sugarcane juice for making ethanol in 2023-24

16 December 2023, 09:07 IST

Ethanol blending to dip by 20% on restrictions in sugarcane juice use

The centre’s decision on restricting the use of sugarcane juice in ethanol blending came in view of the projected decline in sugar production and resulting volatility in price.

11 December 2023, 18:18 IST

Ethanol blending to dip by 20% on restrictions in sugarcane juice use

11 December 2023, 18:18 IST