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India's sugar production rose 43 per cent to 4.11 million tonnes in the first two months of the 2025-26

India’s sugar output jumps 43% to 4.11 MT in Oct–Nov; Industry body seeks MSP hike amid rising production costs

India’s sugar output rose 43% to 4.11 MT in Oct–Nov, prompting ISMA to press for an MSP hike due to…

December 2, 2025 13:27 IST

Sugar industry seeks to raise ethanol blending to 27%

Currently out of the total 400 ethanol manufacturers, around 250 units are grain based (rice and maize). Rest of the…

October 14, 2025 22:33 IST

Ethanol Overcapacity Crisis: Industry Seeks Blending Hike to 27% as ₹40,000 Cr Investment Faces Stranded Asset Risk.

Petrol ethanol blending above 20%? Industry seeks further hike to boost demand

India’s ethanol industry, which has seen over Rs 40,000 crore in investment, is facing an overcapacity crisis as manufacturers bid…

Updated: October 9, 2025 08:42 IST

Grain-based ethanol makers seek cap on new investments

“We have urged the government to discourage giving investment approval and banks loans for the additional grain based ethanol manufacturing…

Updated: September 26, 2025 08:35 IST

‘NO ROLE of mine’, Gadkari breaks silence on ethanol conflict of interest allegations

Nitin Gadkari said that some people are spreading misinformation that he is benefiting from ethanol blending. He added that the…

September 16, 2025 14:01 IST

Communication breakdown and consumer concerns amid India's Ethanol push. (Image Source: Reuters)

Slipping on E20

The govt’s ethanol blending drive is well-intentioned but many are seeing the transition as a leap of faith.

September 12, 2025 23:04 IST

Nitin Gadkari Urges Sugar Industry to Diversify into Ethanol-Diesel Blending, Green Hydrogen. (Image Source: ANI)

Nitin Gadkari urges sugar units to foray into ethanal-diesel blending, green hydrogen

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has urged the Indian sugar industry to diversify into ethanol-diesel blending and green hydrogen production in…

September 11, 2025 20:40 IST

Supreme Court clears E20 petrol, directs clear labelling for consumers

Explained: What Supreme Court’s ruling on E20 ethanol petrol means for you

While the Supreme Court has dismissed a plea against 20% ethanol blended petrol, its directions that consumers be informed about…

September 3, 2025 11:10 IST

Stocks making biggest moves midday: Sugar stocks, RVNL, Mobikwik and more

Big movers and shakers in afternoon trade- Sugar stocks soar, RVNL and Mobikwik surge; explore the top market movers now!

September 2, 2025 14:35 IST

Sugar stocks rally 20% as Govt lifts cap on ethanol production

Sugar stocks soar up to 20% as Govt lifts ethanol production cap; explore the latest opportunities in the sugar sector.

September 2, 2025 10:52 IST

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Explained: All controversy surrounding E20, ethanol-blended fuel

ARAI claimed that it tested two- and four-wheelers manufactured between 2005 and 2021 and reported no significant impact from the…

September 1, 2025 11:39 IST

Auto leaders defend ethanol blending, say ‘slight mileage impact but huge benefit to nation’

Earlier this month, Road and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari hit out at a section of people that he claimed were…

August 31, 2025 20:30 IST

SC to hear plea challenging E20 petrol mandate. (Image Source: Twitter)

‘Forced to buy unfit fuel’: SC to hear plea over sale of Ethanol-20 blended petrol tomorrow

The Supreme Court will hear a PIL challenging the nationwide rollout of 20% ethanol-blended petrol (EBP-20).

August 31, 2025 15:05 IST

E20 Petrol Backed by Industry Amidst Supreme Court Challenge. (Image Source: Twitter)

Mileage drop observed, but no vehicle breakdowns reported: SIAM & ARAI

As the Supreme Court prepares to hear a PIL against E20 fuel, India’s auto industry and testing bodies are defending…

August 30, 2025 23:19 IST

Mahindra working on flex fuel engine with E30 ethanol-blended fuel compatibility: Report

The Government of India is now pushing for higher ethanol blends in order to reduce crude oil export.

August 25, 2025 19:56 IST

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PIL in SC challenges Centre’s E20 fuel policy, seeks option of Ethanol-free petrol

The petitioner argued that millions of Indians are not aware that petrol in their vehicles is not 100% petrol but…

August 22, 2025 20:58 IST

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CAG State Finances Report 2023–24: Revenue capacity continues to vary widely among states

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The CAG of India’s report on State Finances 2023–24 shows that Indian states rely heavily on their own tax revenue, which accounts for 50% of total revenue and 6.49% of GSDP. The introduction of GST has changed the composition and growth of SOTR, but there are discrepancies among states in their ability to generate own tax revenue, with some depending heavily on central transfers.

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