Karnataka: Ethanol-blended petrol does not cut mileage
Karnataka government experts counter public concerns, stating ethanol-blended petrol does not reduce vehicle efficiency or mileage. Learn the facts about E20 fuel compatibility.
Karnataka government experts counter public concerns, stating ethanol-blended petrol does not reduce vehicle efficiency or mileage. Learn the facts about E20 fuel compatibility.
Jagadguru Nirmalananda Swami inaugurated a bioenergy demo stall at Krisha Mela 2025. The event highlighted Mandya's historic biofuel role and India's 20% ethanol blending target. Read more.
Toyota urges India to incentivize ethanol-powered flex-fuel hybrids, arguing they are cleaner than EVs in a full lifecycle analysis. The push is backed by the sugar industry.
Toyota's India head calls for tax breaks and cheaper pricing for flex fuel vehicles, arguing they are the next logical step after E20, not higher ethanol blends. Learn about the challenges and the proposed roadmap.
India achieves 20% ethanol blending in petrol. ISMA now advocates for exports and a 30% blending target. Explore the industry's push for new markets.
BCL Industries board approves sale of Bathinda land and acquisition of remaining 25% stake in Svaksha Distillery. The move aims to consolidate its ethanol business. Stock gave 350% returns in 5 years.
The Indian government has clarified that E20 fuel does not compromise vehicle durability or efficiency, addressing public concerns. Learn the facts about ethanol blending.
India's sugar industry faces a critical funds blockage due to high closing stocks. NFCSF urges higher MSP, export quotas & ethanol price revision to avert crisis. Read full analysis.
Malbros International faces NGT challenge over fuel-ethanol production clearance. PAC alleges environmental violations at Bathinda plant. Key hearing scheduled for January 2026.
Jharkhand pavilion at IITF 2025 showcases sisal bio-ethanol potential. State expands plantation to 550 hectares, empowering rural livelihoods through clean energy and local entrepreneurship.
India raises sugar export quota to 1.5 million tonnes and removes molasses duty. Government reviewing outdated sugarcane regulations to ensure fair farmer prices.
Indian government approves 2 million tonnes of sugar exports. ISMA welcomes decision but seeks MSP increase to ₹47/kg and higher ethanol prices to boost industry sustainability.
Maruti Suzuki unveils game-changing Fronx Flex-Fuel SUV capable of running on 85% ethanol blend. Launch scheduled for 2026 with advanced hybrid technology and enhanced performance features.
India's sugar industry faces financial turmoil as reduced ethanol procurement threatens farmer payments and biofuel blending targets. ISMA sounds alarm.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assures uninterrupted crude oil flow despite global disruptions. India's refining capacity soars to 275 MMTPA, with ethanol blending hitting 12% target ahead of schedule.
India's ambitious plan to blend US corn ethanol faces economic, agricultural, and logistical challenges that could derail this green energy partnership.
India's ambitious plan to blend US corn-derived ethanol faces technical challenges, infrastructure gaps, and farmer resistance. Discover why this green fuel transition won't be easy.
India's ethanol blending program faces major disruption as new tender guidelines leave hundreds of distilleries in limbo, threatening both green energy targets and sugar industry stability.