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India’s open market rice sale norms will likely help meet 20% ethanol blending target
The Indian government revised its standard operating procedure for sale of rice to ethanol distilleries for the 2026-27 supply year, allocating 7.2 million tonnes from FCI stocks and fixing prices at ₹2,320 per quintal till October 31 and ₹2,390 after. Trade experts say the move will help meet the 20% ethanol blending target while utilizing aged stocks, though large diversion may affect non-basmati rice exports.
Jul 24, 2026 1 source
