India's Ethanol Supplies Reach 987 Crore Litres by September, Grain Feedstocks Lead
India's cumulative ethanol supplies reached 987 crore litres by September in the 2025-26 supply year, fulfilling 82.5% of the contracted allocation, according to the All India Distillers' Association (AIDA). Grain-based feedstocks contributed over 71%, with maize supplying 413 crore litres and surplus rice 222 crore litres. Sugar-based feedstocks accounted for 282 crore litres, nearly meeting their allocation. AIDA emphasized the importance of a diverse feedstock supply and policy support for ethanol use expansion to ensure energy security and agricultural value chain support.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (56/100). Lens Score 38/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–65/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 15 Oct, 09:47 am. Other outlets followed.