India’s ethanol supplies cross the 800 crore litre mark in the latest supply year, with production increasingly driven by grain-based feedstocks. AIDA data cited by Business Line and an overview from Times of India show that grain-based ethanol makes up 76% of the monthly mix in July.
Both outlets point to maize and surplus Food Corporation of India (FCI) grains as major contributors within the grain-based segment. Business Line reports that maize and surplus FCI grains each account for about 30 crore litres in July. Times of India similarly highlights these feedstocks as significant drivers.
While the outlets agree on the overall scale and the rising role of grains, they differ slightly in emphasis. Times of India focuses on the next challenge for the sector—building demand to keep pace with expanding production capacity. Business Line concentrates more on the composition of feedstocks, noting the shift toward grain-based supplies and the figures associated with maize and surplus FCI grains.
