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This energy option mirrors India’s ambitions for energy independence India’s pursuit of a sustainable energy future presents a challenging puzzle, with pieces like rising energy needs, reliance on imports, agricultural byproducts and public health – all in play. Within this context, biogas has the potential to be surfaced as a versatile answer, capable of converting […] The post Biogas matters appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.

Synopsis Union Budget 2026 Expectations Highlights: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to table the Union Budget 2026–27 on Sunday, February 1. Idustry leaders are calling for a pragmatic mix of reforms that can cushion global uncertainties while addressing domestic imperatives such as AI-led growth, manufacturing expansion, and energy transition. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is […] The post Budget 2026 Expectations Highlights: India Inc wants bold reforms from Nirmala Sitharaman & Co to fuel next growth cycle appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.

The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has proposed the creation of a Rs 10,000 crore fund to provide capital subsidy to the biogas industry in the Union Budget 2026, calling for higher fiscal support to accelerate investment, improve project viability and scale up green energy adoption, PTI reported. In its Budget recommendations, the industry body urged […] The post Budget 2026: Biogas body IBA seeks Rs 10,000 cr subsidy fund; pitches higher support for CBG, organic manure appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.

The IBA anticipates significant commissioning of CBG facilities, effective and organized supply chains for feedstock, and unified and integrated policy frameworks to support the rapid adoption of biogas. The biogas sector is expected to see investments of over Rs 5,000 crore in 2026-27 buoyed by strong interest from investors and stakeholders this calender year, the Indian […] The post Biogas sector likely to see investments of over Rs 5,000 cr in 2026-27: IBA appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.

Synopsis India can convert 7.3 million tonnes of burnt paddy straw into renewable gas worth Rs 270 crore annually. This agricultural residue can also produce bioethanol, leading to import substitutions worth Rs 1,600 crore. Innovative technologies will transform straw into valuable resources. This initiative will attract investments and create jobs, building energy security from domestic […] The post Utilising 7.3 mn tonnes of straw can produce renewable energy worth Rs 270 cr a year: IBA appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.

Indian Biogas Association urges policy support to boost CBG adoption, soil health, and financing for renewable energy projects The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) is actively working on budget recommendations to accelerate the growth of the compressed biogas (CBG) sector and strengthen India’s renewable energy transition. According to Abhijeet Mukherjee, Director at IBA, the industry has […] The post IBA seeks higher incentives and organic fertiliser quotas in budget 2026 push appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.

The GST on biogas plants and devices has been cut to 5% from 12%, effective September 22 The reduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on biogas plants and devices will boost private investment in the sector, the Indian Biogas Association said on Sunday. The GST on biogas plants and devices has been cut to […] The post GST cut to boost private investment in biogas sector appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.

Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has urged the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to provide a concessional electricity tariff for compressed biogas (CBG) plants to boost the clean energy transition.In a comprehensive submission to the ministry, IBA stressed that the cost of electricity is a significant operational expense, averaging 30 per cent of overall OPEX, […] The post IBA urges govt to provide concessional electricity tariff for CBG plants appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.

Indian Biogas Association Chairman Gaurav Kedia said that the overall government spend on the scheme would be ₹5,000 crore, which could be recovered in two years Indian Biogas Association has pitched for a scheme to provide ₹10,000 per unit subsidy for reviving 5 million biogas units, which are ready with basic infrastructure, saying it can […] The post IBA pitches for ₹10,000 per unit subsidy for household biogas plants appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.

Industry body Indian Biogas Association (IBA) on Sunday hailed the government’s decision to hike the procurement price of compressed biogas, saying the move will meaningfully support unlocking the latent value of the sector. However, it stated that the hike is less than the anticipated and hoped for another upward revision soon. The petroleum ministry has […] The post Indian Biogas Association hails govt move to hike procurement price of CBG appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.

This collaboration will establish a knowledge center, pool resources, and conduct training programs to boost the biofuels industry. Both entities will also collaborate on policy advocacy and R&D to promote biogas development across the nation. The Indian Biogas Association on Sunday said it has signed an MoU with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) for development […] The post IBA collaborates with Indian Oil to develop bioenergy, bio-hydrogen sector appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.

By embracing biogas as a critical enabler of sustainable development, India can not only meet its climate goals but also empower women, strengthen rural economies, and pave the way for a cleaner, more resilient future, says white paper India is aiming to meet ambitious climate goals of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, reducing reliance on […] The post Biogas Set To Power India’s Clean Energy, Rural Growth, Climate Action: IBA appeared first on Indian Biogas Association.