Mumbai, Aug. 12 -- India's leading automakers and government officials gathered at the 4th International Conference on World Biofuel Day to discuss accelerating the country's transition to a biofuel-driven economy. Hosted by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) under its Jaivik Pahal (Bio Initiative) campaign, the event highlighted India's rapid progress in biofuel adoption and the collaborative efforts needed to further its clean mobility goals.

The conference's discussions were underscored by a significant achievement: India has already reached its target of 20 percent ethanol blending (E20), a goal originally set for 2030. Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary of the Department of Food and Public Distribution, credited the Nation...