Govt allows 2G ethanol exports with authorisation, certification: DGFT

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on Wednesday updated India’s export rules to allow Second Generation (2G) ethanol to be exported.

2G ethanol is made from non-food materials like bagasse, wood waste, agricultural residues, grasses, algae, and other renewable resources. It is considered eco-friendly as it produces low CO2 emissions and does not compete with food crops for land.

The export will be allowed only if companies have a valid Export Authorisation and feedstock certificate from the relevant authority. The policy applies to ethanol under ITC(HS) Code 22072000, which covers ethyl alcohol and other denatured spirits of any strength.