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India Ethanol Supplies Reach 895 Crore Litres by August
India supplied 895 crore litres of ethanol by the end of August.
This was part of the 2025-26 Ethanol Supply Year.
The amount was about 85% of the total ethanol already contracted.
Most of the ethanol came from grains rather than sugar-based materials.
Maize was the biggest single source.
Surplus rice from the Food Corporation of India was another major source.
Sugarcane juice and molasses also provided large amounts.
The All India Distillers' Association said using many sources can make the programme stronger, but future demand will need to keep pace with production.
India supplied 895 crore litres of ethanol by the end of August under ESY 2025-26.
The total equals about 85% of the 1,048 crore litres contracted for the period.
Grain-based feedstocks provided 624 crore litres, or nearly 70% of supplies.
Maize contributed 345 crore litres, followed by surplus FCI rice at 214 crore litres.
Sugar-based sources supplied 271 crore litres, led by sugarcane juice at 149 crore litres.
- Who
- India's ethanol industry, with data released by the All India Distillers' Association.
- What
- 895 crore litres of ethanol were supplied, representing about 85% of contracted volumes.
- Where
- India.
- When
- By the end of August during Ethanol Supply Year 2025-26.
- Why
- The diverse feedstock mix supports ethanol supply, while expanding production will require adequate and predictable demand.
Key facts
- Ethanol supplied
- 895 crore litres by the end of August
- Contracted volume
- 1,048 crore litres
- Share supplied
- About 85% of contracted volumes
- Grain-based supply
- 624 crore litres
- Sugar-based supply
- 271 crore litres
- Largest feedstock
- Maize, with 345 crore litres
- Future applications cited
- Flex-fuel vehicles, compressed biogas and sustainable aviation fuel
Sources
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