India
After hitting E20 ahead of schedule, policy attention shifts to higher ethanol blends, compressed biogas obligations and a nascent SAF roadmap.
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At a glance
After hitting E20 ahead of schedule, policy attention shifts to higher ethanol blends, compressed biogas obligations and a nascent SAF roadmap.
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Targets at a glance
- Program
- Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme
- Ethanol blend
- E20 achieved; E27 under study
- Biogas
- CBG blending obligation in CNG/PNG
- Aviation
- 1% SAF indicative target for 2027
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- MarketQuantum Commodity IntelligenceIndian OMCs push back ethanol tender deadline - Quantum Commodity Intelligence
- MarketThe Times of IndiaOil firms drop sugar-based ethanol from 2026-27 tender, cut maize price - The Times of India
- MarketThe HinduIndia bars sugar-based ethanol in 2026-27 tender, cuts maize incentive - The Hindu
- Marketnationpathindia.comCentre Sets Sugar Diversion for Ethanol at Zero in 2026–27 Tender; Grain-Based Feedstocks in Focus - www.nationpathindia.com
- MarketThe Economic TimesIndia sets zero sugar diversion for ethanol in 2026/27 tender - The Economic Times
- MarketBioEnergy TimesIndia’s ethanol industry explores new markets as nearly 7 billion litres of capacity remains surplus - BioEnergy Times
- MarketChiniMandiIndia’s ethanol industry seeks new markets as nearly 7 billion litres of capacity remains surplus - ChiniMandi
- MarketThe Economic TimesNearly 7 billion litres without a market: Ethanol glut in India fuels search for new buyers - The Economic Times
- MarketThe Economic TimesNearly 7 billion litres without a market: Ethanol glut in India fuels search for new buyers - The Economic Times
- MarketBioEnergy TimesUS launches four-part strategy to expand biofuel exports, targets India market - BioEnergy Times
- Marketbusiness-standard.comGLOBOIL India 2026 to Spotlight Global Oil Prices, Biofuels, Sustainability and the Future of Food - business-standard.com
- MarketOutlook BusinessGLOBOIL India 2026 To Bring Global Edible Oil Leaders to Mumbai for High-Powered Dialogue on Prices, Trade, Sustainability, Biofuels & The Future of Food - Outlook Business
- MarketANI NewsGLOBOIL India 2026 to Spotlight Global Oil Prices, Biofuels, Sustainability and the Future of Food - ANI News
- Markettimesofindia.indiatimes.comJapan is turning rice-production waste into organic ethanol; the material is being developed for cosmetic - timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- MarketReutersIndia looks to boost biofuel use amid rising crude supply risks - Reuters
- Policymoneycontrol.comIndia should allow flexibility in E20 mandate, push ethanol that does not use food crops: ICRIER paper - Moneycontrol.com
- Policymoneycontrol.comIndia should allow flexibility in E20 mandate, push ethanol that does not use food crops: ICRIER paper - Moneycontrol.com
- MarketBioEnergy TimesISO cuts India’s fuel ethanol output forecast, sees lower sugar diversion - BioEnergy Times
- MarketThe Indian ExpressPolicy mistakes, not ethanol, are behind sugar price rise - The Indian Express
- MarketLivemintEgg Prices Soar 40% In India As Govt Pushes E20 Fuel Policy; How's Ethanol Push Affecting Poultry? - Livemint
- MarketThe Indian ExpressPolicy mistakes, not ethanol, are behind sugar price rise - The Indian Express
- MarketThe Indian ExpressWhy ethanol diversion is not to blame for soaring sugar prices - The Indian Express
- MarketThe Times of IndiaEthanol blending not behind sugar price spike: UPSMA - The Times of India
- MarketThe Economic TimesEthanol is not the whole story behind India’s sugar price surge - The Economic Times
- MarketThe Economic TimesEthanol is not the whole story behind India’s sugar price surge - The Economic Times
- MarketThe New Indian Express'What kind of self-reliant India is this?': Kharge slams Centre over sugar price hike, ethanol policy - The New Indian Express
- MarketLivemintSugar Prices Hit Record High As Supply Goes To Ethanol | Exporter India To Turn Sugar Importer Soon? - Livemint
- MarketThe Times of India'Incorrect': Centre rejects ethanol link to spike in sugar price, blames low output - The Times of India
- MarketET GovernmentThe E20 debate: Who pays the price for India’s shift towards ethanol? - ET Government
- MarketQuantum Commodity IntelligenceGrain-based ethanol rises to 76% of India's supply mix: reports - Quantum Commodity Intelligence
- MarketThe Economic TimesIndia considers curbing use of sugarcane for ethanol to tame record-high sugar market - The Economic Times
- MarketReutersEXCLUSIVE: India considers curbing use of cane for ethanol to tame record-high sugar market - Reuters
- MarketCNBC TV18Govt explores ethanol as cooking fuel to cut India's dependence on LPG imports - CNBC TV18
- MarketDeccan HeraldIndia considers curbing use of cane for ethanol to tame record-high sugar market: Report - Deccan Herald
- Marketauto.economictimes.indiatimes.comE20 policy imposed under Trump's pressure to facilitate US ethanol imports: Arvind Kejriwal - auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com
- PolicyET GovernmentThe E20 question: Is India's ethanol policy delivering both energy security and value? - ET Government
- PolicyET GovernmentThe E20 question: Is India's ethanol policy delivering both energy security and value? - ET Government
- PolicyET GovernmentThe E20 question: Is India's ethanol policy delivering both energy security and value? - ET Government
- MarketThe Financial ExpressIndia says it is not committed to import ethanol under US trade deal - The Financial Express
- MarketReutersIndia says it is not committed to import ethanol under US trade deal - Reuters
- MarketThe New Indian ExpressNo commitment on US ethanol imports in trade talks: Govt - The New Indian Express
- MarketReutersIndia approves $2.5 billion to boost biogas output, distribution - Reuters
- Policypmindia.gov.inCabinet approves GOBARdhan, India’s National Unified Scheme for Compressed Biogas, with an outlay of Rs.23,731 crore - pmindia.gov.in
- Policyddnews.gov.inIndia rejects reports of US ethanol imports for fuel blending, says no policy change under consideration - ddnews.gov.in
- Marketmoneycontrol.comIndia says no concession or commitment on US ethanol imports for fuel blending in trade talks - Moneycontrol.com
- Policychemicals.economictimes.indiatimes.comGovernment clears ₹4,687 crore subsidy support for ethanol makers - chemicals.economictimes.indiatimes.com
- Marketchemicals.economictimes.indiatimes.comCentre clears ₹4,687 crore subsidy support for ethanol capacity build-out - chemicals.economictimes.indiatimes.com
- PolicyANI NewsDGCA likely to mandate carbon emissions reporting for international flights; India advances SAF blending roadmap - ANI News
- Policyinfra.economictimes.indiatimes.comDGCA likely to mandate carbon emissions reporting for international flights; India advances SAF blending roa.. - infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com
- PolicyThe Economic TimesDGCA likely to mandate carbon emissions reporting for international flights; India advances SAF blending r - The Economic Times
- MarketThe Times of IndiaPunjab farmers, millers back ethanol blending as maize demand fuels income - The Times of India
- MarketEthanol Producer MagazineUSGBC: Sustainability stakeholder meetings lay groundwork for US corn co-product exports to India - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- Policynewsonair.gov.inGovt clarifies Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme does not compromise India’s food security | Akashvani News - newsonair.gov.in
- Policypib.gov.inIndia's ethanol blended petrol programme balances food security, farmer welfare and energy security - www.pib.gov.in
- MarketOutlook BusinessFood, Water And Fuel: The Trade-Offs Behind India's Ethanol Blending Policy - Outlook Business
- PolicyBW BusinessworldIndia Moves To Finalise SAF Policy Ahead Of 2027 Carbon Rules - BW Businessworld
- PolicyBioEnergy TimesIndia steps up preparations for 2027 SAF mandate under CORSIA - BioEnergy Times
- MarketThe Economic TimesEthanol should be a cheaper fuel. So why isn't E20 priced lower than pure petrol? Here's what the governme - The Economic Times
- Policydars.gov.etGrain-Based Ethanol Gains Traction in India's Blending Programme: Benefits for Farmers and Energy Security - Estimate Accuracy - dars.gov.et
- MarketOutlook BusinessHow Renewable Diesel is Reshaping India’s Energy Landscape - Outlook Business
- Marketthehindubusinessline.comIndia’s open market rice sale norms will likely help meet 20% ethanol blending target - thehindubusinessline.com
- MarketThe Times of IndiaGoa rolls out policy to manage used cooking oil for biodiesel production - The Times of India
- Marketauto.economictimes.indiatimes.comGovt says no evidence linking E20 fuel to widespread engine failures; no decision yet on higher ethanol blen.. - auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com
- MarketsourceWhy India Could Dominate The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
- MarketQuantum Commodity IntelligenceIndian state plans 1,000 mini biogas plants: reports - Quantum Commodity Intelligence
- Policyoutlookbusiness.comIndia May Soon Use Ethanol for Cooking as Centre Prepares New Policy - outlookbusiness.com
- Marketchemicals.economictimes.indiatimes.comEthanol market set for robust expansion as global demand for renewable energy accelerates - chemicals.economictimes.indiatimes.com
- Marketchemicals.economictimes.indiatimes.comEthanol market set for robust expansion as global demand for renewable energy accelerates - chemicals.economictimes.indiatimes.com
- MarketChiniMandiIndia continues to import ethanol from US despite higher domestic production - ChiniMandi
- Marketbusiness-standard.comDespite adequate domestic output, India continues to import ethanol from US - business-standard.com
- MarketChiniMandiIndia looks at ethanol exports as domestic capacity outpaces demand - ChiniMandi
- Policymoneycontrol.comAs India expands E20 fuel, Nepal moves ahead with E10 petrol and new Ethanol standards - Moneycontrol.com
- Marketdailypioneer.comEthanol Blending Has Saved India Rs 1.9 Lakh Crore in Fuel Imports: Nitin Gadkari - dailypioneer.com
- MarketDaily PioneerEthanol Blending Has Saved India Rs 1.9 Lakh Crore in Fuel Imports: Nitin Gadkari - Daily Pioneer
- Marketchemicals.economictimes.indiatimes.comGodavari Biorefineries ramps up ethanol output with ₹130 crore dual-feedstock distillery in Karnataka - chemicals.economictimes.indiatimes.com
- Marketdeccanherald.comThe Sunday Story | Ethanol’s promise and the price of speed, why motorists are feeling the pinch - deccanherald.com
- MarketANI NewsIndia's Ethanol blending push was not hasty, says Centre; cites two-decade roadmap and capacity expansion - ANI News
- MarketBioEnergy TimesEthanol blending helped India cushion impact of global crude price surge: Puri - BioEnergy Times
- MarketDaily PioneerGrain-Based Feedstocks Dominate India’s Ethanol Supply in ESY 2025-26: AIDA - Daily Pioneer
- MarketNikkei AsiaIndia's sugar industry likely to exit exports and exist for ethanol - Nikkei Asia
- Policystatic.pib.gov.inEthanol Blending in India - static.pib.gov.in
- Policypib.gov.inEthanol Blending in India - pib.gov.in
- Policypib.gov.inEthanol Blending in India - pib.gov.in
- Policypib.gov.inEthanol Blending in India - www.pib.gov.in
- Policypib.gov.inEthanol Blending in India - pib.gov.in
- MarketQuantum Commodity IntelligenceIndia drafting integrated biogas scheme to boost production: reports - Quantum Commodity Intelligence
- MarketBioEnergy TimesIndia, Japan launch CBG initiative, target 1,000 biogas plants and 2.5 million CNG vehicles by 2030 - BioEnergy Times
- MarketThe Times of IndiaSC orders status quo on allocation of ethanol supply - The Times of India
- MarketHindustan TimesSC orders status quo on ethanol supply allocation | India News - Hindustan Times
- PolicyThe Indian Express‘Ethanol an ongoing experiment’ remark attributed to Attorney General incorrect: Law ministry - The Indian Express
- MarketQuantum Commodity IntelligenceIndia and Japan to sign agreement targetting 1,000 biogas plants: reports - Quantum Commodity Intelligence
- Markettimesofindia.indiatimes.comAmit Shah to inaugurate ethanol plant in Bargarh on July 4 - timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- Marketbioenergytimes.comJapan and India to launch biogas vehicle partnership, target 1,000 CNG plants in India - bioenergytimes.com
- MarketThe Times of IndiaAmit Shah to inaugurate ethanol plant in Bargarh on July 4 - The Times of India
- MarketThe Economic TimesEl Nino may force India to boost rice-based ethanol output for E20 goal - The Economic Times
- MarketQuantum Commodity IntelligenceIndian biogas plant hits Asia record output, runs at 120% capacity - Quantum Commodity Intelligence
- PolicyThe New Indian ExpressEthanol-blended petrol safe, will not impact vehicle insurance validity: Government - The New Indian Express
- MarketThe Japan TimesIndia likely won’t export sugar for years as El Nino and ethanol squeeze supply - The Japan Times
- MarketReutersIndia likely won't export sugar for years as El Nino, ethanol squeeze supply - Reuters
- MarketS&P GlobalIndia caps jet fuel price with $1.06 billion fund, pivots surplus ethanol for 2030 SAF target - S&P Global
- Marketfinancialexpress.comFossil fuel imports: India’s silent villain; bioenergy delivers independence - financialexpress.com
- MarketThe Times of IndiaIndia Extends Tax Benefits For Ethanol-Blended Petrol Amid Energy Market Uncertainty - The Times of India
- MarketCNBC TV18India zeroes out excise duty on petrol with 22%–30% ethanol to reduce crude imports - CNBC TV18
- PolicyThe Times of IndiaGovernment may hold off on higher ethanol mandate - The Times of India
- MarketReutersIndia launches gasoline blended with 85% ethanol at lower price - Reuters
- MarketThe Economic TimesIndia set to hike biogas prices, subsidies under new program - The Economic Times
- MarketBW BusinessworldIndia Plans Biogas Incentives To Cut Fossil Fuel Imports, Boost Domestic Output - BW Businessworld
- Policyddnews.gov.inMaruti Suzuki Unveils India’s First Flex-Fuel WagonR Capable of Running on 100% Ethanol - ddnews.gov.in
- MarketThe Times of IndiaIndia expands ethanol map: 5,000 fuel stations planned by 2027 end; Delhi NCR, Pune & more on list - The Times of India
- Policynewsonair.gov.inIndia’s Future Mobility Will Combine EVs, Biofuels and Hydrogen: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri - newsonair.gov.in
- Policynewsonair.gov.inIndia achieves 20% ethanol blending in Bioenergy sector - newsonair.gov.in
- MarketLivemintE20, E25, E30: India Plans Supermarket-Style Ethanol Fuel Choice At Petrol Pumps | Explained - Livemint
- PolicyThe Times of IndiaHow government aims to save billions in forex with ethanol blended petrol - The Times of India
- MarketOutlook BusinessIndia Pushes Deeper Into Ethanol, Petrol Pumps Prepare for Multiple Blend Options - Outlook Business
- MarketThe Economic TimesWhat India’s new E22 to E30 Petrol variants mean for fuel prices, vehicles and ethanol use - The Economic Times
- Marketindianexpress.comIndia’s ethanol leap and the emerging trade-offs - indianexpress.com