Incorporated in 1956, Godavari Biorefineries Limited is a leading Indian manufacturer of ethanol-based chemicals, operating an integrated biorefinery with a 570 KLPD ethanol production capacity as of June 30, 2024. The company is the world’s largest producer of MPO by installed capacity, one of only two manufacturers of natural 1,3-butanediol, and the sole producer of bio ethyl acetate in India. Its diverse portfolio spans bio-based chemicals, sugar, multiple ethanol grades, and power, serving industries such as food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal care, and energy. With manufacturing units in Bagalkot (Karnataka) and Ahmednagar (Maharashtra), the company is backed by three DSIR-registered R&D centers, 52 research professionals including eight PhD scientists, 18 patents, and 53 international product and process registrations. Serving clients in over 20 countries—including the U.S., UK, Germany, Japan, and China—and key customers like Hershey India, Hindustan Coca-Cola, and LANXESS India, Godavari Biorefineries employed 1,583 permanent staff, including 437 semiskilled and unskilled workers, as of June 30, 2024.