The latest data, therefore, points to a combination of high government rice stocks, rising allocation of rice for ethanol production and continued large-scale paddy procurement.

In the current financial year, the FCI sold 23.42 lakh metric tonnes of rice for ethanol production till July 31, Minister of State for Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Nimuben ...

The government also said no subsidy was extended to ethanol producers, noting that rice was sold at the fixed prices prescribed under the OMSS (Domestic) policy ...

The government said expanding the ethanol programme to multiple feedstocks—including sugarcane juice, B-heavy molasses, C-heavy molasses, maize, damaged foodgrains and surplus FCI rice has reduced dep ...

The revelation came via a question by MP Ashok Singh to the Minister of state for consumer affairs, food and public distribution Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya.

FCI rice supplied to ethanol distilleries increased from3.2 million tonnesin ESY 2024-25 to 4.4 milliontonnes in the current supply year (up to June 30).

FCI rice sale to ethanol plants at below acquisition cost raises subsidy concerns as government allocates 72 lakh tonnes for fuel blending.

Maize has emerged as India's top feedstock for biofuel production in ESY 2025–26, surpassing rice and sugarcane. Parliament data shows grain-based feedstocks now account for 72% of ethanol allocations ...

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/substantial-rise-in-fci-allocation-of-rice-for-ethanol-production/article64999629.ece Copy Allocation of ...

Police in Madhya Pradesh are investigating the alleged diversion of government rice meant for ethanol production after a consignment released under the Centre's ethanol programme was found at a ...

In the current ethanol supply year (December-November), the government has allocated 3 million tonne (MT) of rice for ethanol production, but only 1.3 MT has been released so far. Close on the heels ...

The government has reduced the reserve price of rice stored with the Food Corporation of India by Rs 550 per quintal to Rs 2,250 per quintal for ethanol producers and states. This move aims to enhance ...