Anamika Singh

If we consider the global market for commodities, it is the sugar industry that will emerge as one of the most price-sensitive and cyclical. One might be related to this industry in any possible way, like having a sugar plant or a company, but the volume of profits might fluctuate heavily year on year.  When it comes to a developing country like India, there are a number of factors related to the economy and the environment that lead to the volatility of the sugar industry. This is the reason why it becomes very important for all kinds of stakeholders to have complete knowledge of all the factors and what measures can be taken to bring the market into balance.  Understanding the Challenges Cane Price Fluctuations We are aware of the fact that sugarcane is the primary raw material required by a sugar company. This is why the procurement of sugarcane is intricately related to the profit margins. In case there are any changes in the monsoon patterns, it might lead to the...

The use of ethanol is a prominent step in the government’s efforts towards sustainability. To help our government reach its sustainability goals, it is important for all of us to adopt green practices like the use of ethanol. Our government has initiated several support schemes for ethanol manufacturingcompanies in India . We all have come across the term ethanol and the EBP Programme. However, many related terms have been coined along with Ethanol and its usage. To adapt to the use of ethanol, we must ensure that we are well aware of the terms related to this by-product of the sugar manufacturing process. This blog highlights some of the terms that everybody must know. EBP Programme EBP is a commonly used abbreviation for Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, which is an initiative under the Government of India. This initiative was introduced to encourage the use of ethanol-blended petrol to facilitate the transition to green energy consumption. The objective of this programme w...