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  1. Ethanol blending policies utilizing agricultural feedstocks like sugarcane and maize are reducing dependence on imported crude oil.
  2. Policy seeks to balance food security against fuel needs and diversify ethanol feedstocks.
  3. Government seeks to expand ethanol market applications.

Government Halts Sugar-Based Ethanol Supplies for 2026-27

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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What happened

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The government halted the supply of sugar used for ethanol production for the 2026-27 supply year. This restriction was set out in a tender issued by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd on October 16. Following the announcement, sugar stocks declined, with Shree Renuka Sugars falling 4.43% and Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar dropping 5.22% on the Bombay Stock Exchange. The procurement tender barred supplies made from sugarcane juice, sugar syrup, and B-heavy molasses.

From indiatimes.com

Why it matters

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The decision shuts the door on an important outlet for sugar mills, particularly one that offers higher margins. This policy is part of a larger effort by the government to balance food security against fuel needs and diversify ethanol feedstocks.

The government is seeking to expand ethanol market applications while balancing food security against fuel needs and diversifying ethanol feedstocks.

From indiatimes.com

Who's involved

  • Shree Renuka SugarsSugar refiner and ethanol producer affected by the supply halt.
  • Wilmar InternationalHolding company that owns a majority stake in Shree Renuka Sugars.
  • Atul ChaturvediDirector of Shree Renuka Sugars.
  • Susheel KumarManaging Director and CEO of Shree Renuka Sugars.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Shree Renuka SugarsSpeculative

    Shree Renuka Sugars might face increased operational pressure due to the loss of a high-margin ethanol sales channel.

  • Susheel KumarSpeculative

    Susheel Kumar might face increased operational pressure due to the loss of a high-margin sales channel for the company.

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