# India ethanol tender draws 11.4 billion litres in maize-based offers

India’s 2026–27 ethanol tender drew 19.345 billion litres in offers against 11 billion litres sought. Maize-based offers accounted for 11.404 billion litres, but offers are not finalized purchases or production.

Published 2026-11-08 by the Feedsoft Markets Desk. Covers: CORN, RICE.

Video (36s): https://feedsoft.ai/media/social/71/youtube-b03c64e2a9.mp4

## Transcript

- **Ethanol offers exceed India’s tender** Oil marketing companies received offers for 19.345 billion litres against 11 billion litres sought for 2026–27.
- **Maize is the largest share** Maize-based ethanol offers totaled 11.404 billion litres.
- **Offers are not purchases** The bids exceed the tender, but they are not the same as finalized purchases or production.
- **Why feed buyers should watch** Ethanol could compete with feed and other uses for maize. The final demand depends on what is purchased and produced.

Full analysis: https://feedsoft.ai/events/86592-omcs-receive-bids-for-1-934-5-crore-litres-of-ethanol-for-esy-2026-27-with

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