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The Union Budget 2026 aims to strengthen India's biofuel sector by promoting ethanol production and biogas-blended CNG, according to AIDA President Vijendra Singh. With ethanol blending rising from 1.5% in 2014 to nearly 19% today, the budget emphasizes duty exemptions and incentives to further boost growth, alongside digital agriculture initiatives. Singh highlighted that trade agreements enhancing economic growth will positively impact the ethanol industry, enabling increased production and reduced reliance on imported crude oil.