Ethanol Supplies Hit 987 Crore Litres as Maize Becomes Top Feedstock
India’s ethanol supplies reached 987 crore litres by September-end, with grain-based sources, led by maize, contributing over 71%. Why it matters with oil above $100.
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“Ethanol Supplies Hit 987 Crore Litres as Maize Becomes Top Feedstock”
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15 Oct 2026
Key Highlights
- Milestone: Ethanol receipts reached 987 crore litres by September-end in ESY 2025-26.
- Grain leads: Grain-based feedstocks supplied 705 crore litres, or 71.4% of the total.
- Maize on top: Maize alone contributed 413 crore litres, over 41%.
- Sugar delivers: Sugar-based sources met 97.6% of their allocation.
- Overall: 82.5% of the 1,197 crore litre allocation has been supplied.
India’s ethanol blending programme crossed 987 crore litres of supplies by the end of September 2026, according to data from the All India Distillers’ Association (AIDA). Oil marketing companies have received 82.5% of the total contracted allocation of 1,197 crore litres for the current ethanol supply year.
Where the Ethanol Comes From
| Feedstock | Supply (crore litres) | Share of total |
|---|---|---|
| Maize | 413 | ~42% |
| Surplus FCI rice | 222 | ~22% |
| Damaged foodgrains | 70 | ~7% |
| Total grain-based | 705 | 71.4% |
| Sugar-based (juice, molasses) | 282 | ~29% |
| Total | 987 |
Shares calculated from AIDA figures.
Grain Leads, Sugar Delivers
The data shows two different stories. Sugar-based producers supplied 282 crore litres against an allocation of 289 crore litres, a 97.6% fulfilment rate. Grain-based producers delivered far more in volume, but against a larger allocation of about 908 crore litres, their fulfilment works out to roughly 78%.
