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Largest Ethanol Feedstock - Maize
May 20 , 2026
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- Maize became India’s largest feedstock for ethanol production in Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025–26.
- India produced 182 crore litres of maize-based ethanol during the first half of ESY 2025–26.
- Ethanol is produced from sugarcane and grain-based feedstocks, with maize becoming the top grain contributor.
- Maize requires less irrigation water and has a shorter growing cycle compared to sugarcane.
- India’s E20 target aims to achieve 20% ethanol blending with petrol.
- Uttar Pradesh set a target to increase maize cultivation to 11.3 lakh hectares in 2026–27 to support ethanol production.
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