Latest Project Updates
Rs.9047 Million New Grain-Based Ethanol Distillery in Jamui, Bihar
Executive Summary: A new grain-based ethanol distillery project is planned in Urva Village, Chakai Block, Jamui, Bihar, with a capacity of 750 KLPD and an associated 20 MW co-generation power plant. Estimated at Rs. 9,047.8 million, the project is under construction as of December 2025, with recruitment and commissioning activities expected to start around March–April 2026.
Rs.1070 Million Distillery Expansion Project in Beed, Maharashtra
Executive Summary: A distillery expansion is proposed at Pawarwadi village in Majalgaon taluka, Beed district, Maharashtra. The project will raise ethanol capacity from 500 KLPD to 750 KLPD using cane juice, cane syrup, B-heavy molasses, and grain. The ₹1,070-million project is scheduled from August 2026 to March 2027 and is awaiting environmental clearance from the state authority.
Rs.6000 Million New Grain based Distillery Unit in Karur, Tamil Nadu
Executive Summary: A company plans a grain-based distillery in Karur, Tamil Nadu, producing 600 KLD ethanol and featuring a 13 MW co-generation unit under India’s Ethanol Blending Programme. With an estimated investment of ₹6,000 million, construction is scheduled from August 2026 to August 2027. As of February 2026, the project has been submitted to the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority for environmental clearance.
Rs.950 Million New Distillery Plant in Nashik, Maharashtra
Executive Summary: A new distillery plant is planned in Pimparkhed, Nashik, Maharashtra, featuring 40 KLPD malt-based and 2 KLPD mahua-based production. The project, with an estimated investment of Rs. 950 million, aims to expand regional distillation capacity and meet rising market demand. Construction is slated from January 2027 to July 2028, with environmental clearance submitted as of January 2026.
Rs.1841 Million Grain based Distillery Expansion Project in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh
Executive Summary: A major grain-based distillery expansion is planned at Begharazpur, Khatauli, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. The project will increase distillery capacity from 200 KLD to 400 KLD and expand the co-generation unit from 5.0 MW to 12.5 MW. The investment is Rs.1,841.4 million, with construction planned from October 2026 to October 2027. As of January 2026, the proposal is under environmental clearance review.
Rs.5753 Million New Grain Based Distillery and Cogeneration Project in East Champaran, Bihar
Executive Summary: A greenfield grain-based distillery with 400 KLD ethanol capacity and a 12 MW captive cogeneration plant is proposed, aligned with India’s ethanol blending programme. Using broken rice and maize, the project will adopt zero liquid discharge technology and produce DDGS. Spread over 13.45 hectares, construction is planned from December 2025 to March 2027 and is under environmental clearance.
Rs.2500 Million Grain Based Ethanol Plant Expansion Project in Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Executive Summary: A grain-based ethanol plant is being developed in Bhilai, Arang, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, starting with 210 KLD capacity and a 5 MW captive power plant with ZLD technology. Planned expansions will increase ethanol production to 600 KLD, cogeneration power up to 12–15 MW, and include a 10 KLPD malt spirit unit. Total investment is Rs. 2,500 million, with construction from October 2026 to July 2027 and pending environmental clearance.
Rs.51000 Million New Bio Fuel Complex in Devbhumi Dwarka, Gujarat
Executive Summary: A large integrated bio-fuel complex is proposed in Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat, with an investment of about Rs.51,000 million. The project aims to produce around 1 MTPA of advanced bio-fuels, including sustainable aviation fuel, to support transport decarbonisation. The initiative is currently at the MoU and announcement stage and will proceed after securing required statutory and environmental approvals.
Rs.2970 Million New Malt Spirit Distillery Unit in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Executive Summary: A new malt spirit distillery is being established in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, featuring a 30 KLD malt spirit unit, 2 KLD craft gin plant, and IMFL bottling facility. The project will produce malt spirit, gin, IMFL, and cattle feed. With an investment of ₹2,970 million, construction spans January 2026 to January 2028, with work already underway.
Rs.1200 Million New Distillery Plant in Ahmadnagar, Maharashtra
Executive Summary: A new distillery project is planned at Malewadi-Dumala and Gopalpur in Newasa taluka, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. The project involves setting up a 150 KLPD distillery based on C-molasses, syrup, B-heavy molasses, and grain, with an investment of Rs.1200 million. Construction is scheduled from October 2026 to November 2027, and environmental clearance is under review.