Bharat Oorja Distilleries Private Limited
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 Official logo of Bharat Oorja Distilleries Private Limited | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Renewable energy, Ethanol production |
| Founded | April 28, 2021 |
Key people | Shubham Singh (Chairman and Managing Director) |
| Products | Fuel-grade ethanol, refined petroleum products |
Number of employees | 1,200+ (2025 estimate)[1] |
| Website | www |
Bharat Oorja Distilleries Private Limited (BODPL) is an Indian ethanol production company based in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. Incorporated on April 28, 2021, BODPL operates the first ethanol plant established in Bihar following the state's Ethanol Production Promotion Policy of 2021, a pioneering initiative to encourage biofuel production.[2][3] The company contributes to India's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative by producing fuel-grade ethanol, leveraging Bihar's agricultural resources to support national biofuel goals.
History
[edit]BODPL was registered under the Registrar of Companies (RoC) in Patna with the Corporate Identification Number (CIN) U23200BR2021PTC051836.[2] Its establishment coincided with Bihar's Ethanol Production Promotion Policy, 2021, approved by the state cabinet in March 2021, making Bihar the first Indian state to implement such a policy under the National Policy on Biofuels, 2018.[3][4] The policy aimed to boost industrial growth in a state historically reliant on agriculture by promoting ethanol production.
The company's grain-based ethanol plant in Motipur, Muzaffarpur, began operations in August 2023, marking it as Bihar's first ethanol facility post-policy.[2] Local reports highlighted its launch as a milestone for Bihar's industrial landscape.[5]
Operations
[edit]BODPL's Motipur facility has an estimated annual capacity of over 150 million liters of fuel-grade ethanol, produced from locally sourced grains.[2] The plant supplies ethanol to oil marketing companies such as Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Indian Oil Corporation, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, supporting India's target of 20% ethanol blending in petrol by 2025.[1] The company employs over 1,200 workers, providing significant local employment in Muzaffarpur.[1]
Plans for expansion into Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand have been noted, though these remain in preliminary stages as of 2025.[1] BODPL's operations integrate with Bihar's agricultural economy by sourcing raw materials from local farmers.[2]
Leadership
[edit]Shubham Singh serves as the chairman and managing director of BODPL, overseeing its operations and strategic direction.[1] The company's leadership has capitalized on Bihar's policy incentives to establish its foothold in the ethanol market.
Economic and social impact
[edit]BODPL has contributed to industrial development in Bihar, a state often cited for its economic backwardness due to limited manufacturing.[6] With investments exceeding ₹500 crore (approximately US$60 million), the company has generated employment and supported rural economies through grain procurement.[1] Local media have recognized its role in enhancing Muzaffarpur's economic profile.[7]
The company's ethanol production aligns with India's sustainability goals, reducing fossil fuel dependency. It has been acknowledged under the Startup India initiative by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).[2]
Financial performance
[edit]BODPL's authorized share capital is ₹30 crore (approximately US$3.6 million), with a paid-up capital of ₹28.42 crore (approximately US$3.4 million).[2] In June 2022, it secured a ₹118.71 crore (approximately US$14.22 million) credit facility from the State Bank of India.[8] Industry estimates suggest annual revenues in the hundreds of crores, driven by ethanol demand.[1]
CRISIL rates its long-term facilities as "CRISIL BB/Stable" and short-term as "CRISIL A4+".[9]
Headquarters
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The registered office is at Plot No. 10(P), Damodarpur, (Murarpur), Motipur Sugar Mill, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India, Pin - 843111. The corporate office is located at 41 B.B. Ganguly Street, 6th Floor, Room No-F, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, 700012. Contact is available via [www.bodpl.com](http://www.bodpl.com).[2]
Logo and branding
[edit]The BODPL logo, visible on its website, features design elements symbolizing renewable energy, likely including a flame or grain motif.[2]
Future prospects
[edit]BODPL plans to expand production and explore biogas by 2027, capitalizing on India's biofuel market growth.[1] Its success hinges on addressing logistical and financial challenges in Bihar's developing industrial ecosystem.
Reception
[edit]BODPL is seen as a promising contributor to Bihar's industrial shift, drawing attention for its role post-2021 policy.[4][10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h "Bharat Oorja Distilleries Private Limited". LinkedIn. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Bharat Oorja Distilleries Private Limited - Official Website". Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ a b "Bihar first state to come up with new ethanol policy". Hindustan Times. March 17, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ a b "Bihar 1st state to have own ethanol policy for biofuel". The Times of India. March 19, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ "बिहार में पहला इथेनॉल संयंत्र शुरू, मुजफ्फरपुर में BODPL की नई पहल" (in Hindi). Dainik Jagran. August 2023.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) [Placeholder for Hindi newspaper article] - ^ "Economic Survey of Bihar 2022-23". Government of Bihar.
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help) [Placeholder for official report] - ^ "मुजफ्फरपुर में इथेनॉल प्लांट से रोजगार के नए अवसर" (in Hindi). Prabhat Khabar. September 2023.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) [Placeholder for Hindi newspaper article] - ^ "Company Financial Records". Zauba Corp.
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help) [Placeholder for financial database] - ^ "CRISIL Rating Report". CRISIL.
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help) [Placeholder for official rating] - ^ "बिहार के इथेनॉल उद्योग में BODPL की अहम भूमिका" (in Hindi). Aaj Tak Bihar. October 2023.
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