Sugarcane harvests bring energy and income to millions across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Yet behind the busy season lies a sector under stress: mills face rising costs, mounting arrears, and growing competition from grain-based ethanol. India’s push for cleaner fuels has opened new opportunities — but also...
India’s automobile sector is gearing up for a transformative shift, with flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) positioned as a practical bridge between petrol engines and cleaner alternatives. Backed by the government’s ambitious E20 blending target by 2025, the market is projected to touch US$ 855.77 billion, growing at a robust pace. Drawing...
India’s biofuel revolution has moved far beyond the pilot stage — ethanol blending is cutting crude oil imports, lowering emissions, and boosting rural incomes. Automakers are investing in E20-ready engines, and policymakers see biofuels as a strategic pillar for energy security. But a critical policy gap threatens this momentum: how...
In this exclusive interview with Dr. Anil Kumar Sinha, Chief Scientist at CSIR–Indian Institute of Petroleum, India Business & Trade explores how India’s biofuel industry is evolving from a sugarcane-based model to a multi-feedstock, innovation-driven ecosystem aligned with national energy and climate goals. Dr. Sinha, a pioneer in catalysis and...
In a world grappling with climate change and energy security, India has emerged as a beacon of progress in the biofuel sector, close to achieving its ambitious 20% ethanol blending (E20) target five years ahead of the original 2030 deadline. This milestone, driven by a robust policy framework, strategic investments,...
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