India, Oct. 15 -- India's ethanol blending programme continued to record substantial supplies, with cumulative ethanol receipts reaching 987 crore litres by September-end 2026 under Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26. According to the latest data released by the All India Distillers' Association (AIDA), oil marketing companies (OMCs) received 82.5% of the total contracted allocation of 1,197 crore litres, reflecting continued supply growth across different feedstocks.

Grain-based feedstocks accounted for 705 crore litres, or 71.4% of total ethanol receipts. Maize was the largest contributor, supplying 413 crore litres, equivalent to more than 41% of total receipts. Surplus rice from the Food Corporation of India contributed 222 crore lit...