India saved $19.3 billion in forex with 20% ethanol blending, targets 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047: Hardeep Singh Puri
India achieved nearly 20% ethanol blending in Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025, resulting in foreign exchange savings of approximately USD 19.3 billion and direct payments exceeding USD 15 billion to farmers over the last decade, said Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, on Tuesday. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 4th India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 in Goa, the Minister detailed India's strategy to balance energy transition with economic security for clean energy targets.
India achieved nearly 20% ethanol blending in Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025, resulting in foreign exchange savings of approximately USD 19.3 billion and direct payments exceeding USD 15 billion to farmers over the last decade, said Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, on Tuesday. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 4th India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 in Goa, the Minister detailed India's strategy to balance energy transition with economic security for clean energy targets.
