Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. All about ETAuto industry right on your smartphone! Download the ETAuto App and get the Realtime updates and Save your favourite articles. “A comprehensive biofuel ecosystem combining ethanol, biogas, biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuels will help India reduce import dependence and protect the economy from global energy shocks,” he says.According to Ballani, India’s energy security strategy must gradually move towards a multi-fuel bioenergy ecosystem. The strategic vulnerability of the Strait of Hormuz—through which nearly 20 per cent of global oil supply passes—has further reinforced the urgency for India to diversify its fuel mix.In terms of installed ethanol production, capacity today stands at around 20 billion litres across various feedstocks.

Source: Economic Times March 15, 2026 07:50 UTC