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Ethanol is a Biofuel made from corn and other plant materials. Although, the most straightforward way to create ethanol fuel is by using crops with high sugar content.
So, sugar and sugar companies are crucial for the production of ethanol.
Globally, India is the third-highest importer of crude oil and the government is now keen on lowering its crude import bill.
The government has planned to go net zero emissions by 2070. Ethanol, sugar sector combined with the electric vehicle sector push will propel the government to reach this target.
Amidst the ethanol space, the government is boosting to replace petroleum with Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP).
Furthermore, the government has launched the E-20 fuel program and aims to achieve 20% ethanol blending by 2025.
As per a report by the International Energy Agency, India is set to become the third-largest producer of ethanol in the world by 2026.
This will present exponential growth opportunities for ethanol and sugar companies in the country.
If you are interested in riding the change, take a look at the top ethanol stocks in India.
Oct 3, 2023
India recently flew its first biofuel charged flight. Here's the details of the company behind it.
Sep 20, 2023
Learn about India's role in the Global Biofuels Alliance here.
Apr 24, 2023
Ethanol stocks have gained immense focus ever since the government put forward its ambitious ethanol blending programme. Here are the top stocks to watch out in 2023.
Oct 31, 2022
Soanpapdi is the best sweet to gift. I believe the sugar sector is in soanpapdi mode - gift it but don't consume.
Oct 14, 2022
The ongoing capex cycle could lay the foundation of next bull run and create multibagger stocks.
Aug 17, 2022
These companies will benefit from the demand arising from the government's target of blending 20% ethanol in petrol by 2025.
Jul 11, 2022
Find out what the future holds for India's top ethanol stocks.
Feb 9, 2022
Sugar firms are witnessing a sweet rally on ethanol optimism. The momentum is expected to continue throughout 2022.
Oct 21, 2021
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Jun 10, 2021
We discuss the recent run-up in sugar stocks and reasons behind the rally.
Sep 27, 2023
This company could be a great enabler and beneficiary of biofuel theme and deserves to be on your watchlist.
Sep 15, 2023
The global biofuel alliance has created a US$ 500 million (Rs 4,153 billion) opportunity for Indian biofuel companies. These companies could take a headstart.
Dec 31, 2022
These five sugar companies have shown consistent growth in the past. Keep an eye on them as the ethanol megatrend comes into play.
Oct 17, 2022
These megatrends are accelerating India's rise to a leading economy.
Sep 15, 2022
Rahul Shah on the important rules of investing in EV and Ethanol stocks.
Jul 22, 2022
The ace investor picked stake in this loss-making and high-debt company in the June 2022 quarter.
Feb 24, 2022
Ethanol stocks have witnessed a massive upward rally for the last one year. Will the uptrend continue in 2022?
Jan 21, 2022
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Oct 20, 2021
Rising fuels prices are hurts the economy but I think this phase will soon pass.
Jun 3, 2021
A look into the factors contributing to the rally in sugar stocks.