New Delhi, July 8 -- India's ethanol blending programme is entering a more resilient phase as a diversified mix of grain- and sugar-based feedstocks strengthens supply stability and positions the industry to support higher ethanol blending in the coming years, according to the All India Distillers' Association (AIDA).

The AIDA release said the ongoing Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26 reflects the growing maturity of India's biofuel ecosystem, with multiple feedstocks ensuring more stable ethanol supplies by reducing dependence on any single agricultural crop and adopting a balanced mix of raw materials.

"The latest ethanol supply data demonstrates that India's biofuel programme has evolved into a robust and resilient ecosystem driven b...