The US, Brazil, Thailand, Canada, and France rolled out ethanol blending policies and timelines, driven by objectives such as cleaner air and support for agriculture.
Puri says ethanol programme has saved nearly Rs 2 lakh crore in foreign exchange and generated over Rs 1.66 lakh crore in farmers' income since 2014-15.
Global media highlights that ethanol blending is enraging Indian consumers, even longtime supporters of ruling BJP; and reading list shows Indians are on a journey of self-improvement.
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A senior auto industry executive told me the ideal scenario for India would be a 'baseline' of E20 petrol, with consumers free to choose higher or lower blends.
Repeated changes in cotton import duty have prioritised textile competitiveness when mills face high input costs. But policy can also put pressure on farmgate prices.
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