India’s ethanol blending target has been achieved five years ahead of schedule, with 661 litres of blended ethanol recorded as of June, 2025, said the Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) on Friday.
This translates into the country achieving its 20 per cent blending target that had been originally set for 2030, the body said on Friday.
India’s blended ethanol production has surged from 38 crore litres to 661 crore litres over the past decade, representing a dramatic growth from a meagre 1.5 per cent when the program began 11 years ago, ISMA said in a statement.
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The ethanol blending program has delivered substantial economic and environmental benefits as well, according to ISMA data.
The program has provided significant financial benefits to India's agricultural sector, with farmers receiving ₹1.18 lakh crore and distilleries earning ₹1.96 lakh crore over the period. The initiative has also helped India save ₹1.36 lakh crore in foreign exchange costs and also drastically reduced carbon dioxide emissions.
"This achievement is a monumental leap for India's energy independence and rural prosperity," said Deepak Ballani, Director General of ISMA.
"The government's policy direction has not only made this national success possible five years ahead of schedule, but also set a powerful precedent for our collective future in green energy," he added.
The sugar industry has played a central role in India's ethanol economy, supplying biofuel derived from sugarcane juice, B-heavy molasses and other agricultural by-products, ISMA said.
The early achievement demonstrates India's commitment to reducing dependence on fossil fuel imports while supporting rural economic development, the industry association added.
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