The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on Wednesday updated India’s export policy to allow shipments of second-generation (2G) ethanol, which is expected to boost the country’s green energy ambitions at a time when domestic production is running ahead of blending targets, IANS reported.

2G ethanol, or ethyl alcohol, is derived from non-food sources such as bagasse, wood waste, agricultural residues, grasses, algae, and other renewable materials. Considered more environment-friendly, it emits less carbon dioxide anHere’s a polished nd avoids competing with food crops for land.

New export rules with safeguards

The DGFT notification, effective immediately, requires exporters to secure both an Export Authorisation and a feedstock certificate from the relevant authority before shipp

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