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India's Godavari Biorefineries to Start Grain-Based Distillery in June Quarter

India’s Godavari Biorefineries will commission a 200 kilolitres‑per‑day grain‑based distillery in the June quarter, adding the ability to switch between sugarcane and corn as feedstock. The move addresses margin pressure from fixed cane payments and volatile sugar prices, while leveraging the industry’s shift toward grain ethanol, which now accounts for 69% of the fuel blend. Corn is trading roughly a third below the government‑set floor price, making corn‑based ethanol more profitable. The new unit will integrate with the existing plant in northern Karnataka, a major corn‑growing region.