By Lal Singh India has quickly become a world leader in ethanol production due to government programs to introduce ethanol blended fuels. Integrated sugar companies have diversified to biofuel production to catch the increasing demand for clean energy. In 2026, several Indians companies are in the forefront for their major contributions in manufacturing ethanol. This article focuses on the best 10 ethanol manufacturing companies in India and presents their functions, capacities, and impact on the biofuel industry.
1. Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd.
Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd. has the honor of being the largest ethanol producer in India. The company has eight advanced sugar mills with many of them integrated with both ethanol and power co-generation capabilities. Renuka also operates two of India’s largest port-based refineries, one at Kandla on the western coast and the other at Haldia on the eastern coast.
With a sugar crushing capacity of 46,000 TCD, sugar refinery capacity of 1.7 MTPA, Renuka is one of the leading producers and refiners in the country. The company manufactures ethanol from sugarcane juice keeping maximum contribution to India’s ethanol-blending scheme and maintaining sugar stocks.
Renuka focuses on sustainability and farmer alliances which makes it a technology-driven leader in the bio-energy sector. Its engineering and EPC segment is managed by KBK Chem-Engineering Pvt Ltd, and provides solutions for distilleries, bio-ethanol plants, breweries and co-generation plants.
2. Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd.
Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd. is one of the largest integrated sugar companies in India having distillery capacity of 1,050 KLPD. Founded in 1975, it was one of the first sugar companies in India to move into diversifications, distilleries and power co-generation.
The cane crushing capacity of the company is 80,000 TCD and has 176 MW co-generation plants. Balrampur is excellent in production of co-products like molasses, ethanol and bagasse along with sugar. The company has a focus on leadership development, operational excellence, and sustainability and leads the way in the sugar and biofuel industries.
3. Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd.
Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd. is a combination of sugar, power and engineering concerns and has a strong division in the ethanol business. The company produces ethanol using both molasses and grain feedstocks, which gives flexibility to its operations.
Triveni recently revised its long-term rating as ICRA AA+ (Stable), indicating its solid financial base. Its multi-feed distillery at Rani Nangal, Uttar Pradesh has a production capacity of 200 KLPD which has made the company one of the top ethanol manufacturers in the Indian market. Triveni emphasizes innovation, sustainability and value creation for the stakeholders.
4. E.I.D. Parry (India) Ltd.
E.I.D. Parry, a part of Murugappa Group is one of the oldest sugar and bio-energy companies in India that dates back to 1788. The company has seven sugar plants with a total crushing capacity of 32,500 TCD. Its Distilleries produce 75 KLPD of ethanol which is significant to India’s ethanol blending program.
Parry is also good in bio-products and it is involved in producing eco-friendly Neem based products under the brand name Neemazal. Its diversified operations include sugar, nutraceuticals, fertilizers and industrial alcohol market, making it an important player in the biofuel and sustainable product sector in India.
5. Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd.
Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd. is one of the largest producers of sugar in India and ethanol. Established in 1931, the company has boosted its cane crushing capacity to 96,000 TCD in several plants in the State of Uttar Pradesh.
The company produces 480 KLD ethanol and runs co-generation power plants with a total capacity of 420.8 MWs generating surplus energy to the State Grid. Bajaj Hindusthan is focused on growth, sustainability, and technological excellence and has a positive impact on over 500,000 farmers in the region.
6. Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Ltd.
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Ltd. has a fully integrated model of sugar, ethanol and power generation. The total cane crushing capacity of the company is 35,500 TCD with a distillery capacity of producing 255 KLPD ethanol.
Dalmia Bharat is a supplier of sugar to the big brands such as Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Britannia, and also exports ethanol and sugar to countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. The company has an emphasis on sustainability through water conservation, alternative energy solutions as well as being a technology leader in operational excellence.
7. Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd.
Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd. is a major producer of ethanol in India which produces ethanol from molasses and moves into other chemicals such as ethyl acetate. With 5 sugar mills in the state of Uttar Pradesh, the company produces more than 350 KLPD of ethanol.
Dhampur also has a co generation power plant and focuses on sustainable growth by innovation, R&D and efficient usage of byproducts. The company gives India a boost to self-reliance in the energy sector while also maintaining a diverse portfolio in sugar, ethanol, and chemicals.
8. Praj Industries Ltd.
Praj Industries Ltd. is specialized in technology and engineering solutions for the production of ethanol. Headquartered in Pune, Praj has got more than 1000 Ethanol Plant references in 100+ countries.
Praj has a focus on bioenergy solutions, high purity water systems, critical process equipment, breweries and industrial waste water treatment. Its R&D efforts include the development of in-house second generation ethanol technology that makes the company a world leader in sustainable biofuel infrastructure.
9. Dwarikesh Sugar Industries Ltd.
Dwarikesh Sugar Industries Ltd. puts together sugar and ethanol manufacture with a focus on operational efficiency and sustainability. The company has a total sugar crushing capacity of 21,500 TCD, backed by co-generation power plants.
Its distillery capacity is currently 162.5 KLPD with another plant producing 175 KLPD. Dwarikesh makes ethanol, rectified spirits and extra neutral alcohol using zero-liquid discharge technology. The company emphasizes ethical practices, transparency, and excellence with operations to operate at a better standard in all operational parameters.
10. Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd.
Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd. is involved in sugar and distillery sectors viz. production of ethanol, ENA (extra neutral alcohol), malt whisky and cask aged rum. Its distillery operations use renewable energy in its form of barley and rice chaff producing 3 MW of Power energy to the grid.
Founded in 1953, Piccadily Agro focuses on sustainable farming methods, such as no groundwater extraction and using organic farming methods. The company has increased its distillery capacity and continues to improve on efficiency which has made it one of the mid-sized producers of ethanol in India.
Conclusion
India’s ethanol industry is growing at rapid rate on the back of Government’s initiatives on higher blending of ethanol in fuel. Integrated sugar groups like Shree Renuka Sugars, Balrampur Chini Mills, and Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd. spearhead this diversification in the form of biofuel and renewable energy. Companies such as Praj Industries are making their contribution with advanced technology and engineering solutions to make the sector grow in a sustainable way.
By 2026, these top 10 ethanol manufacturers not only provide support to India’s energy self-reliance but also support sustainability, innovation and economic development. Their concerted efforts are instrumental in converting India into a global base for the production of ethanol and bio-energy.se for the production of ethanol and bio-energy.