India’s road sector consumes large volumes of bitumen every year, and a substantial portion of that demand is met through imports. At the same time, seasonal burning of agricultural residue—especially rice straw—remains a persistent air-quality challenge in many regions. In early January 2026, the Government of India publicly highlighted an indigenous “bio-bitumen via pyrolysis” technology...
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