India's oil marketing companies have more than tripled ethanol allocations from damaged foodgrains and raised maize volumes for the 2026-27 ethanol supply year after cutting sugar diversion to zero. The Centre directed the cut in sugar-based ethanol quotas.
Higher allocations of maize and surplus rice to distilleries add demand for these feedstocks, which can tighten domestic grain supplies and support feed grain prices. Actual procurement will depend on prices and competition from other users.
After 328 past bullish policy events, Corn moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -1.3% to +1.3%), and -0.2% over 20.
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