Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Gadkari Blames Import Lobby for Ethanol Controversy
Nitin Gadkari, a minister in India, is facing accusations related to the government's policy on mixing ethanol with gasoline.
He says the criticism is coming from a group that imports fuel and is upset because his policies help local farmers and reduce pollution.
He stated that he has not taken any money from any contractor.
His son's company, CIAN Agro Industries, has seen a big jump in business since the ethanol policy started.
The minister's policies are focused on reducing fossil fuel imports and promoting ethanol usage.
Nitin Gadkari is responding to allegations regarding ethanol blending.
Gadkari stated the allegations are from an import lobby.
Gadkari's policies aim to promote ethanol blending and make farmers energy producers.
CIAN Agro Industries, run by Gadkari's son, is at the center of the controversy.
CIAN Agro Industries' revenue increased dramatically.
- Who
- Nitin Gadkari
- What
- Responded to allegations regarding ethanol blending
- When
- October 2024
- Where
- Nagpur, India
- Why
- Because of controversies surrounding CIAN Agro Industries and ethanol blending policy
Allegations against Gadkari
Gadkari's Defense
Cause of Controversy
Allegations against Gadkari
CIAN Agro Industries' increase in revenue and profit since the implementation of the 20% ethanol blending policy.
Gadkari's Defense
The criticism is from a powerful import lobby.
- Subject
- Allegations against Nitin Gadkari
- Allegation Focus
- Ethanol blending
- Minister's Response
- Blames import lobby
- Company Involved
- CIAN Agro Industries
- CIAN Revenue (Q1 FY24)
- ₹17.47 crore
- CIAN Revenue (Q1 FY26)
- ₹510.8 crore
- CIAN Share Price (Year Ago)
- ₹172
- CIAN Share Price (Current)
- ₹2,023
