India: India Biofuels Market - Opportunities and Challenges in a Changing Energy and Agricultural Landscape

India's biofuels sector is advancing rapidly with strong government support. However, it faces challenges including feedstock variability, environmental concerns, and policy shifts that have caused uneven capacity utilization and resource competition. The expansion of sugar and grain-based ethanol production creates significant opportunities for U.S. stakeholders, particularly in exporting industrial ethanol supplies and advanced biofuel technologies. India has established Sustainable Aviation Fuel blending targets for international flights and is building domestic production capacity through strategic partnerships. Additionally, India is developing Sustainable Marine Fuel alternatives-including green hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, and biofuels. India Energy Week 2026 highlighted India's status as a major energy player with significant opportunities for the U.S. in energy technologies and alternative fuels.