By the end of September, India's cumulative ethanol receipts reached 987 crore litres in the current supply year. Grain-based feedstocks accounted for over 71 percent of total ethanol receipts during this period. Maize was the largest contributor, supplying 413 crore litres, while surplus rice contributed 222 crore litres. Sugar-based feedstocks also provided significant amounts, fulfilling nearly all of their allocations.