New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- India's cumulative ethanol supplies crossed the 800-crore-litre mark during Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26, with grain-based feedstocks accounting for around 76 per cent of monthly supplies in July, according to data compiled by the All India Distillers' Association (AIDA).

Grain-Based Ethanol Gains Share

India supplied 93 crore litres of ethanol in July, taking cumulative supplies beyond 800 crore litres. Grain-based feedstocks accounted for 71 crore litres during the month, compared with 75 crore litres out of 103 crore litres supplied in June.

As a result, the share of grain-based ethanol increased to around 76 per cent in July from about 73 per cent in June, despite a decline in overall monthly supplies. Ma...