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Grain gains: Is maize the new sweet spot for India’s ethanol push? The Trending commodity podcast | Episode 03
In this episode of BusinessLine’s Trending Commodities, host Subramani Ra Mancombu is joined by Dr CK Jain, President, Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association to discuss how India’s grain ethanol industry is transforming the country’s energy and agricultural landscape.
Dr Jain explains how the ethanol blending programme, once dependent solely on sugarcane, has expanded since 2018 to include maize and surplus rice — helping India move closer to its 20 per cent blending target. He highlights how this shift has boosted farmers’ incomes, reduced fuel imports, and strengthened rural economies.
The conversation also delves into the economics of ethanol pricing, government policy reforms, and how India is balancing ethanol production with food security.
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By The Hindu businesslineIn this episode of BusinessLine’s Trending Commodities, host Subramani Ra Mancombu is joined by Dr CK Jain, President, Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association to discuss how India’s grain ethanol industry is transforming the country’s energy and agricultural landscape.
Dr Jain explains how the ethanol blending programme, once dependent solely on sugarcane, has expanded since 2018 to include maize and surplus rice — helping India move closer to its 20 per cent blending target. He highlights how this shift has boosted farmers’ incomes, reduced fuel imports, and strengthened rural economies.
The conversation also delves into the economics of ethanol pricing, government policy reforms, and how India is balancing ethanol production with food security.