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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 strateg...

Ethanol - The next big tailwind story Twitter Handle: @shuchi_nahar Introduction Ethanol , also called ethyl alcohol, drinking alcohol, or simply alcohol is simple alcohol that is often abbreviated as EtOH. Ethanol production in India is mainly dominated by sugary feedstock, and C-heavy molasses available from sugar mills. Ethanol produced by fermentation of renewable food crops such as sugarcane, maize, wheat, sorghum, beet, and other starches is called bioethanol, and it is the eco-friendly alternative biofuel. The product is primarily used as a solvent in various industries such as: In addition, ethanol is gaining popularity as an efficient alternative fuel. It has significant penetration in the major end-use industries such as automotive, foods and beverages, chemicals, personal care and cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. According to the reports, the global ethanol market is projected to grow at a robust CAGR of 4.5% to reach USD 117 Billion by the end of 2027. The primary factors fa...

Enzymes – Improving every life, every day Twitter: shuchi_nahar The Indian enzyme market is yet to find its feet, as it is quite small when compared to the other sectors in the country. However, the growing awareness about the capabilities of enzymes and the subsequent benefits (both nutrition and cost-wise) will be important growth factors in the coming years. Nature’s enzymes and microbes are at work everywhere – from converting sugar into energy inside your cells, to enabling photosynthesis in the trees and plants outside your window.  What are Enzymes? Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts. When one substance needs to be transformed into another, nature uses enzymes to speed up the process. In our stomachs, for example, enzymes break down food into tiny particles to be converted into energy. Enzymes are used as catalysts to manufacture a variety of everyday products - like sugar, beer, bread, and ethanol. They are also used directly in products such as laundry deterge...

Deepak Nitrite all set to capture opportunities across the chemicals and speciality chemicals landscape  Twitter Handle: @shuchi_nahar About  the Company From a bulk commodity products manufacturer, Deepak Nitrite Ltd. (DNL) has evolved into a specialty chemical company operating in three key division i.e Basic Chemicals, Fine and Specialty Chemicals and Performance Products with facilities located at Dahej, Nandesari, Roha, Taloja and Hyderabad. DNL has a number of credits to its name for manufacturing of chemicals holds a leading position in products such as Sodium Nitrite, Nitro toluene - the only company in India to have fully integrated OBA setup. The company dictates 80% domestic market share in sodium nitrite and 50% market share in nitro toluene. Also, nitro toluene acts as a key raw material for the Performance Chemicals segment. The end-user applications of DNL’s products vary from agrochemicals, dyes, and pigments to pharmaceuticals, rubber chemicals, refinery, ...

What are Enzyme Biotechnology, Market Size, and its Growth Drivers Twitter Handle: @shuchi_nahar Enzymes are proteins that catalyze chemical reactions and thus often replace chemicals in products and industrial productions. Biotechnology could be traced back to thousands of years ago when humans started to use yeasts to make liquor. This may be the first dawn of biotechnology in food production. Along with the development of natural and social sciences, nowadays, biotechnology carries more colorful meanings. Indian Enzyme Market The Indian enzyme market is yet to find its feet, as it is quite small when compared to the other sectors in the country. However, the growing awareness about the capabilities of enzymes and the subsequent benefits (both nutrition and cost-wise) will be important growth factors in the coming years.  The developments in pharmaceuticals and chemical sectors will provide much-needed boost to the enzyme market and it is expected that the demand for specia...