TruAlt gets OMC licence; to launch 100 ethanol-BioCNG fuel stations
New Delhi:
TruAlt Bioenergy
, India's largest ethanol producer, has been granted authorisation as an
Oil Marketing Company (OMC)
, enabling it to directly retail ethanol,
Bio-CNG
, petrol, and diesel across the country, the company said.
With this authorisation, TruAlt becomes one of the first private biofuel firms to enter the fuel retail sector, aligning its operations with India's evolving
clean energy roadmap
. The company will offer a mix of renewable and conventional fuels including ethanol (E93), Bio-CNG, petrol, diesel, EV charging, and battery swapping facilities.
'Securing OMC status marks a defining step in TruAlt Bioenergy's growth journey. This milestone enables us to directly serve India's evolving fuel needs while accelerating the shift toward cleaner energy,' said Vijay Nirani, Managing Director, TruAlt Bioenergy.
In the first phase, the company plans to set up over 100 fuel stations in Karnataka and Maharashtra, integrating biofuels and conventional fuels under one retail experience. At least 5% of these outlets will be located in remote regions, adhering to the government's mandate for inclusive access.
The move is expected to generate employment for over 2,000 people, the company said.
India's petroleum product consumption rose to 239.5 million metric tonnes (MMT) in FY2024–25, with petrol growing at 7.5% and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) at 8.9%. The diesel-to-petrol ratio has dropped from 3.6 to 2.3 in the past decade, indicating a shift in demand and presenting new opportunities for blended fuel models.
'As India's appetite for mobility surges, this is our moment to shape a retail network that fuels today's growth while powering the transition to a cleaner, more intelligent, and purpose-driven mobility ecosystem,' Nirani added.
TruAlt currently holds a 7% market share in molasses-based ethanol and 3.7% in overall ethanol supply. It is also expanding into compressed biogas (CBG) production and plans to become one of India's largest Bio-CNG producers.
India's ethanol blending rate has climbed to 18.4% in ethanol supply year 2024–25, with a record 19.7% blending in February 2025. The government is targeting 20% blending by the end of the year.
TruAlt is also planning to establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production facility with an annual capacity of 10 crore litres. The plant is expected to position it among the world's largest SAF producers using ethanol as feedstock.
'Our model sources agri-residue and biomass from rural communities, creating a circular economy where we return health to the soil and wealth to the farmer,' Nirani said.
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