India’s oil marketing companies (OMCs) have allocated 1,099.2336 crore litres under Cycle 1 of the ESY 2026–27 ethanol allocation, according to the allocation list for Tender 26985. Maize accounts for nearly half the volume, and Uttar Pradesh is the largest receiving destination.
The allocation is the next step after the ESY 2026–27 ethanol tender and the provisional producer offers. The earlier reports explain what OMCs sought and what producers offered. This explainer shows how much the list allocates by quarter, feedstock and delivery destination.
Quarter-wise ethanol allocation
Q1 has the largest total allocation, at 299.9625 crore litres. The first two quarters each receive close to 300 crore litres. Q3 and Q4 each come in just below 250 crore litres.
| Quarter | CHM | DFG | SFG | Maize | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 45.5527 | 39.9632 | 107.9805 | 106.4577 | 0.0084 | 299.9625 |
| Q2 | 34.1732 | 39.9631 | 107.9841 | 117.7840 | 0.0084 | 299.9128 |
| Q3 | 13.1019 | 39.9765 | 107.9803 | 88.4155 | 0.0084 | 249.4826 |
| Q4 | 4.2390 | 39.9692 | 0.0000 | 205.6599 | 0.0076 | 249.8757 |
| Total | 97.0668 | 159.8720 | 323.9449 | 518.3171 | 0.0328 | 1,099.2336 |
The mix changes in Q4. Maize allocation rises from 88.4155 crore litres in Q3 to 205.6599 crore litres in Q4, when it accounts for 82.30% of all allocated volume. SFG appears in the first three quarters; the list shows no SFG allocation in Q4. Damaged food grains remain close to 40 crore litres each quarter.
Feedstock-wise ethanol allocation
Maize is the largest feedstock category, followed by surplus rice from the Food Corporation of India and damaged food grains. Together, those three grain categories account for 1,002.1340 crore litres, or 91.17% of Cycle 1 allocation.
| Feedstock | Allocation | Share of total |
|---|---|---|
| C-heavy molasses (CHM) | 97.0668 | 8.8304% |
| Damaged food grains (DFG) | 159.8720 | 14.5440% |
| FCI surplus rice (SFG) | 323.9449 | 29.4701% |
| Maize | 518.3171 | 47.1526% |
| Other (unspecified) | 0.0328 | 0.0030% |
| Total | 1,099.2336 | 100% |
The Other column accounts for 0.0328 crore litres. All four entries are for Maasheetla Ventures Limited at Bijwasan/Delhi Terminal, on page 13. The allocation list does not specify the feedstock in this category.
State-wise ethanol allocation by delivery destination
The state or Union Territory shown here is where the OMC location receiving the allocation is listed. Uttar Pradesh leads, followed by Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The ranking therefore describes delivery destinations rather than the location of the distilleries that will supply them.
| Receiving state or UT | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 39.4049 | 40.7443 | 34.8063 | 33.1186 | 148.0741 |
| Maharashtra | 32.5581 | 32.0429 | 25.9758 | 26.1243 | 116.7011 |
| Tamil Nadu | 27.9942 | 27.8150 | 23.2608 | 23.6621 | 102.7321 |
| Karnataka | 23.9495 | 23.7768 | 20.1290 | 20.5762 | 88.4315 |
| Kerala | 14.9435 | 14.3432 | 11.8004 | 12.2339 | 53.3210 |
| Gujarat | 14.5634 | 14.6308 | 12.0816 | 12.0357 | 53.3115 |
| Rajasthan | 14.1777 | 14.4096 | 12.2533 | 12.1490 | 52.9896 |
| Telangana | 13.8565 | 13.8256 | 11.3705 | 11.6406 | 50.6932 |
| Haryana | 12.8905 | 12.8663 | 11.1174 | 11.3953 | 48.2695 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 13.4498 | 13.2811 | 10.5153 | 10.8172 | 48.0634 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 12.3107 | 12.7034 | 10.2785 | 9.7505 | 45.0431 |
| Punjab | 12.0534 | 11.9665 | 10.2794 | 10.6393 | 44.9386 |
| West Bengal | 11.7749 | 11.4370 | 9.1414 | 9.5180 | 41.8713 |
| Assam | 10.3754 | 9.5718 | 8.2705 | 8.4731 | 36.6908 |
| Bihar | 9.1675 | 9.6749 | 8.0064 | 7.5212 | 34.3700 |
| Odisha | 9.2684 | 9.5427 | 7.6481 | 7.6434 | 34.1026 |
| Delhi | 8.2870 | 8.2723 | 6.8661 | 7.1133 | 30.5387 |
| Chhattisgarh | 7.0618 | 7.2074 | 5.5673 | 5.6459 | 25.4824 |
| Jharkhand | 5.7993 | 6.0938 | 4.9821 | 4.8967 | 21.7719 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 2.1641 | 2.0580 | 1.9251 | 1.7949 | 7.9421 |
| Uttarakhand | 1.9067 | 1.8330 | 1.7887 | 1.6535 | 7.1819 |
| Goa | 1.9970 | 1.8080 | 1.4038 | 1.4595 | 6.6683 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 0.0082 | 0.0084 | 0.0148 | 0.0135 | 0.0449 |
| National total | 299.9625 | 299.9128 | 249.4826 | 249.8757 | 1,099.2336 |
Company-wise allocation: TruAlt Bioenergy led the supplier totals identified by Bioenergy Business with 27.4832 crore litres. See our company-wise ethanol allocation and listed supplier breakdown for the largest suppliers, verified exchange identifiers and allocations to subsidiaries and joint ventures.
What the allocation list tells us
Cycle 1 allocation records volumes assigned to bidders for OMC locations. It is distinct from the earlier offers submitted by producers and from the ethanol subsequently delivered. The allocation list also states that the quantities are subject to the court orders referenced in its disclaimer.
For readers tracking the supply mix, Q4 is the quarter to watch: it holds nearly two-fifths of the year’s Cycle 1 maize allocation. For readers tracking logistics, the state table shows the relative size of receiving destinations. Neither table, by itself, measures the amount already produced, dispatched or received.
Frequently asked questions
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How much ethanol was allocated in ESY 2026–27 Cycle 1?
The allocation list totals 1,099.2336 crore litres. This is the aggregate of all allocation rows for the four quarters.
Which feedstock has the largest ethanol allocation?
Maize leads at 518.3171 crore litres, or 47.15% of the Cycle 1 total.
Which quarter has the highest maize allocation?
Q4 has the highest maize allocation, at 205.6599 crore litres, or 82.30% of the quarter’s total.
How much FCI surplus rice ethanol was allocated in Q4?
The list records zero SFG allocation in Q4. Across Q1 to Q3, SFG accounts for 323.9449 crore litres.
Which state leads the allocation list?
Uttar Pradesh leads the delivery destinations with 148.0741 crore litres. The state field identifies where ethanol is allocated for delivery, so this is not a producer-state ranking.
What does Other mean in the allocation PDF?
The PDF does not name the feedstock. The Other column totals 0.0328 crore litres across four entries for Maasheetla Ventures Limited at Bijwasan/Delhi Terminal on page 13.
Are these actual ethanol deliveries?
No. The list records quantities allocated under Cycle 1. It is not a delivery or receipt report, and the allocations carry the court-order caveat in the document.
Source and calculation method
Source: ESY 2026–27 Cycle 1 ethanol allocation list, Tender Ref. No. 1000466894 C1 / 26985. Bioenergy Business summed the PDF’s allocation rows and reconciled the quarter, feedstock and receiving-state totals. All tables are in crore litres; values retain four decimal places to preserve the precision of the original kilolitre figures. Shares are rounded independently.
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