Biofuels! - What's driving their growth?
What's driving the Ethanol madness? Twitter Handle: @shuchi_nahar In terms of source, the Indian ethanol market has been categorized into sugar & molasses-based ethanol, second-generation (mixed grains) and grain-based ethanol. The energy demand in our country is rising due to an expanding economy, growing population, increasing urbanization, evolving lifestyles, and rising spending power. Based on application, the market has been segmented into industry solvent, fuel & fuel additive, beverages, disinfectant, personal care, and flavouring & fragrance. The target of achieving 20% Ethanol blending by 2030 has been revised to be achieved by 2025. About 98% of the fuel requirement in the road transportation sector is currently met by fossil fuels and the remaining 2% by biofuels. Today, India imports 85% of its oil requirement. The Indian economy is expected to grow steadily despite temporary setbacks due to the COVID pandemic. Domestic biofuels provide a strategic op