Archive · 18 Jul 2026
JSW's Jindal Defends E20/E25 Blending as Pro-India
Sajjan Jindal, the head of JSW Group, says that using more ethanol in petrol (E20/E25) is good for India.
He explains that it helps India save money by importing less oil, makes farmers richer, and keeps more money in the country.
Some people are worried that E20 petrol might hurt car engines or make them less efficient.
But scientists from IIT Kanpur say there is no proof that E20 damages engines.
They also say that any small drop in how far a car can go on a tank of petrol is made up by the fact that it is better for the environment.
Jindal encourages everyone to support this plan because it helps the whole country.
Sajjan Jindal defends E20/E25 blending as pro-India, reducing crude import bills and benefiting farmers.
IIT Kanpur research finds no scientific evidence that E20 petrol damages vehicle engines.
Fuel efficiency impact of E20 is smaller than commonly perceived, with a decrease of up to 5%.
Jindal encourages embracing the national agenda of reducing forex outflow by using domestically produced ethanol.
IIT Kanpur rejects social media claims of E20 causing corrosion or mechanical failures as scientifically unfounded.
- Who
- Sajjan Jindal, JSW Group Chairman and MD
- What
- Defended E20/E25 blending as pro-India, not anti-consumer
- When
- July 17, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To reduce crude import bills, benefit farmers, and strengthen foreign exchange reserves
- Person
- Sajjan Jindal
- Role
- JSW Group Chairman and MD
- Topic
- E20/E25 blending
- Institution
- IIT Kanpur
- Research Focus
- E20 petrol impact on engines
- Fuel Efficiency Impact
- Up to 5% decrease
- Carbon Emissions
- Lower lifecycle emissions
- Ethanol Blend for Special Vehicles
- E85