Grain-Based Feedstocks Account for Nearly 70% of India's Ethanol Supply in 2025-26
India's ethanol supply reached 895 crore litres by August 2026, with grain-based feedstocks contributing nearly 70% of the total, according to the All India Distillers' Association. Maize, surplus Food Corporation of India rice, and damaged grains are major grain sources, while sugarcane juice and molasses account for the sugar-based share. As ethanol capacity grows, challenges include developing new utilization avenues such as Flex-Fuel Vehicles and Sustainable Aviation Fuel to support expanding production.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (66/100). Lens Score 38/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (65–68/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 12 Sept, 07:59 am. Other outlets followed.