India, Nov. 29 -- India's ethanol blending program stands at a critical crossroads. While the government celebrates achieving 20% ethanol blending ahead of schedule and eyes an ambitious 30% target by 2030, farmers and industry stakeholders are raising uncomfortable questions about pricing fairness and sustainability.

Price Hike India's ethanol push promises cleaner fuel and reduced oil imports, but farmers' benefits remain uncertain. While demand for sugarcane and grain-based ethanol is rising, recent price cuts and delayed revisions have squeezed farmer margins. Despite policy ambition, the key question persists: Is the ethanol economy truly delivering fair, stable income to growers?

For the Ethanol Supply Year 2024-25, the government...