
The demand for ethanol as a fuel in India is primarily driven by government blending mandates, the widespread availability of ethanol-blended fuels, and the compatibility of vehicles with such fuels. India has a vast vehicle population, including approximately 220 million two- and three-wheelers and 36 million four-wheelers.
With gasoline consumption projected at 698 crore litres in FY24, and assuming the planned blending targets are met, ethanol demand is expected to rise to around 1,016 crore litres by the end of the ethanol supply year FY26.
Since November 2024, in addition to B-heavy and C-heavy molasses, sugarcane juice and syrup have also been allowed for ethanol production. This diversification of raw material sources provides sugar mills with greater flexibility and is expected to enhance production capacity. The government’s initiative to broaden the range of permissible feedstocks aims to further strengthen the biofuel sector while supporting sustainable energy objectives. In this read, we will look at thetop ethanol stocks in India for December 2025, based on 5Y CAGR.
| Name | Market Cap (₹ Crore) | Close Price (₹) | 5Y CAGR (%) |
| E I D-Parry (India) Ltd | 18,399.15 | 1,034.40 | 25.10 |
| Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd | 8,924.19 | 441.90 | 21.56 |
| Triveni Engineering and Industries | 7,745.70 | 353.85 | 37.31 |
| PiccadilyAgro Industries Ltd | 6,174.82 | 589.75 | - |
| Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd | 5,697.97 | 26.77 | 21.89 |
Note: The best ethanol stocks list for Dec 2025 is sorted based on a 5-Year CAGR and market cap of at least ₹1,000 Crore as of Dec 5, 2025.
EID Parry Limited is involved in sugar, nutraceuticals, and ethanol production. It also has a significant presence in the Farm Inputs business. For the half year ended 30th September 2025, the consolidated revenue from operations stood at ₹20,348 crore, reflecting a robust growth of 27% over ₹16,077 crore recorded in the same period of the previous year.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) rose to ₹2,244 crore, marking a 44% increase compared to ₹1,556 crore in the corresponding period last year.
The consolidated profit after tax and non-controlling interest reached ₹671 crore, up from ₹397 crore in the same period of the previous year, demonstrating strong operational performance and improved profitability.
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Balrampur Chini Mills Limited (BCML) is one of the largest integrated sugar companies in India. The company’s management in recent earnings release stated that, “Despite a significant increase in sugarcane FRP and operational costs, the Government has not revised Ethanol prices under the Juice and B-heavy routes over the last two years.
We are hopeful that a timely upward revision in ethanol prices will be made to maintain the viability of sugar mills and their ability to make timely payments to farmers in the ongoing season 2025-26, i.e., a consecutive third year of rising cost burden. Likewise, revision in the Minimum Sale Price (MSP) of sugar will also be vital to sustain the sector’s financial health in a surplus year.
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India’s ethanol industry is poised for significant growth, driven by supportive government policies, expanding blending mandates, and the diversification of feedstock sources. With rising vehicle numbers and increasing fuel consumption, demand for ethanol is expected to grow steadily over the coming years.
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Published on: Dec 5, 2025, 12:59 PM IST

Sachin Gupta
Sachin Gupta is a Content Writer with 6+ years of experience in the stock market, including global markets like the US, Canada, and Australia. At Angel One, Sachin specialises in creating financial content that simplifies complex market trends. Sachin holds a Master's in Commerce, specialising in Economics.
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