Brazil offers to share ethanol production technology with India to help with its biofuel goals as the two countries are embroiled in a trade dispute over sugar. Brazil is a top producer of sugarcane and ethanol and has successfully used ethanol-blended gasoline. India aims to increase ethanol blending in fuels and launched its first flex-fuel electric vehicle, as ethanol can reduce oil imports and lower emissions. The India-Brazil sugar dispute has global significance and resolving it bilaterally is important for both countries and the sugar market.

1. India-Brazil Sugar Dispute and Ethanol
Technology Offer
Prsented by:- Bharat Bhushan
Roll No. :- 2219

2. Introduction
• - Briefly introduce the dispute between India and Brazil in
the sugar industry.
• - Mention the ongoing accusations and violations of WTO
rules.

3. The Offer from Brazil
• - Highlight Brazil's offer to share technology on ethanol
production.
• - Explain the significance of this offer for India's biofuel
plans.

4. Ethanol Production in Brazil
• - Describe Brazil's status as a top sugarcane and ethanol
producer.
• Mention the success of ethanol-blended gasoline in
Brazil.

5. India's Ethanol Goals
• - Explain India's goals for ethanol blending in petroleum
fuels.
• - Mention the experimentation with blending diesel with
ethanol.
• - Highlight India's leadership in the Global Alliance for
ethanol.

6. Flex-Fuel Vehicles
• - Discuss the popularity of flex-fuel vehicles in Brazil.
• - Mention India's launch of its first electrified flex-fuel car.

7. Benefits of Ethanol
• - Explain how ethanol can reduce the import bill of
petroleum crude oil.
• - Mention its role in decarbonization of transport.
• - Highlight the impact on farm income and sugarcane
farmers.

8. Global Impact
• - Emphasize the global significance of the India-Brazil
sugar dispute.
• - Mention the WTO's involvement and previous rulings.

9. Recent Developments
• - Discuss recent developments, including India's appeal
and the non-functioning WTO Appellate Body.
• - Mention India's efforts to settle disputes bilaterally,
including with the US.

10. Conclusion
• - Summarize key points.
• - Mention the potential impact on the global sugar market.
• - Emphasize the importance of a resolution for both
countries.