Balrampur Chini Mills Limited (BCML) is diversifying into bioplastics with a new Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) plant. The company updated its investor presentation for September 2025, outlining financial and operational data, ESG initiatives, and an overview of the global sugar sector. BCML has a sugarcane crushing capacity of 80,000 TCD and distillery capacity of 1,050 KLPD.
Bioplastic Diversification
Balrampur Chini Mills Limited is expanding its business by investing in a Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) plant with a capacity of 250 TPD. This move aligns with sustainable initiatives and promotes eco-friendly alternatives to plastics. The company aims to leverage various starch-based raw materials like rice and corn, optimizing cost and availability.
Financial Highlights
The company’s revenue for FY25 stood at ₹5,415 Crore. BCML’s investor presentation updated for September 2025 reveals detailed financial and operational data for the past five years. Key financial figures include:
- Sugar Segment Revenue: ₹4,897.4 Crore in FY25
- Distillery Revenue: ₹1,689.0 Crore in FY25
- Consolidated Financial Numbers: Basic EPS (Rs.) stood at 21.65
Operational Overview
Key operational highlights from the presentation include:
- Sugarcane Crushing: 1,034.0 lac quintals in FY25
- Distillery Production: Alcohol Production was 21.8 Cr BL in FY25
- Co-generation: 81.8 Cr Units of Co-generated Power Production
ESG Initiatives
BCML is dedicated to sustainable operations with initiatives focusing on environment, social responsibility, and governance. Noteworthy accomplishments include:
- Emissions Reduction: BCML reduced direct emissions by approximately 2.5 million tCO₂e using biomass.
- Trees Planted: BCML planted 1,13,450 trees as a part of its environment sustainability program.
- MSCI Rating: BCML received an MSCI ESG rating of A in 2024.
Sugar Sector Overview
The presentation also provided an outlook on the global and Indian sugar sector:
- Global Production: Global sugar production forecast is 188.5 MMT in 2025-26.
- Domestic Consumption: India’s sugar consumption is projected to reach 28.5 MMT in SS25-26.
Source: BSE
