About Godavari Biorefineries Limited

Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL), established in 1956, is a leading player in the bio-refinery sector, providing a wide range of products, including bio-based chemicals, ethanol, sugar, and power generation solutions. The company is headquartered in India and operates across various segments, with significant investments in renewable energy and green chemicals. GBL has a strong presence in the domestic market, as well as growing its footprint in global markets. The company operates multiple subsidiaries and continues to expand its product offerings, leveraging its expertise in bio-based technologies. Key milestones include achieving ethanol blending targets ahead of schedule and expanding its bio-based specialty chemicals business.

Godavari Biorefineries Limited Business Segments

GBL’s revenue is predominantly derived from three core segments:

1. Bio-Based Chemicals: Contributing a significant share, focusing on specialty chemicals such as ethyl acetate and other bio-based solutions.

2. Ethanol: The company plays a critical role in India’s ethanol blending program, producing ethanol from molasses and grains. GBL’s ethanol business is expected to see considerable growth, driven by government initiatives to increase ethanol blending in petrol.

3. Sugar & Co-generation: The company produces non-branded and branded sugar while also focusing on co-generation for energy production from sugarcane waste.

In Q1 FY26, the Bio-based Chemicals & Ethanol segments together accounted for 65% of the revenue, a notable increase from the previous year’s 54%.

Godavari Biorefineries Limited Key Management

1. Shri Samir Shantilal Somaiya – Chairman & Managing Director

2. Dr. Sangeeta Arunkumar Srivastava – Executive Director

3. Bhalachandra Raghavendra Bakshi – Executive Director

4. Suhas Uttam Godage – Executive Director (Works – Sakarwadi)

5. Dr. Raman Ramachandran – Non-Executive Director

6. Prof. Lakshmi Kantam Mannepalli, Kumar L Desai, Sanjay Puri – Independent Directors

Latest Updates on Godavari Biorefineries Limited

• Expansion of Ethanol Capacity: GBL is set to launch a 200 KLPD fungible grain/maize distillery project by the end of CY25, contributing an additional 60 million liters of ethanol annually.

• Bio-Based Chemicals Growth: The company is increasing its focus on high-margin specialty chemicals, such as ethyl acetate, to drive sustainable growth.

• Drug Discovery: GBL has made significant progress in its drug discovery efforts, including a novel anti-cancer molecule showing promising results in preclinical trials, with patents granted in the EU and China.

• Financial Performance: In Q1 FY26, total income reached Rs. 534.0 crores, with a year-on-year EBITDA growth driven by improved margins in ethanol and bio-based chemicals.