India’s alternative fuels sector is at a historic turning point. With the global sustainability mandate gaining momentum, the race is on to build a cleaner, greener energy ecosystem. But the journey isn’t without its hurdles – ethanol oversupply, fragmented supply chains, and underdeveloped biodiesel and CBG infrastructure continue to slow progress.
These bottlenecks not only restrict scalability but also erode profitability, delay project timelines, and discourage new investments, creating a ripple effect that hampers the sector’s ability to achieve sustainable growth.
Fuelbrains is here to change that narrative. Positioned as a strategic market enabler, the company is not just solving problems, it is creating opportunities and unlocking value.
Founded in 2023, the company has grown rapidly with a bold vision for the future. In just a short span, it has transformed from a promising startup into a trusted enabler of India’s biofuel ecosystem. For FY 2025–26, the company projects revenues in the range of ₹350-400 crore ($ 40–45 million), with a target to touch ₹1,000 crore by 2027, reflecting both its strong foundation and its ability to scale aggressively in step with India’s green energy transition.
Building Strength Where It Matters Most
Ethanol is the backbone of India’s biofuel strategy, and Fuelbrains has mastered this domain with deep operational expertise and strategic foresight. By bridging ethanol manufacturers with private oil companies, it is seamlessly channeling surplus ethanol to a profitable market, stabilizing markets today while future proofing tomorrow.
By leveraging cost-efficient aggregation models, the company helps manufacturers unlock value from idle capacity while enabling oil companies to meet blending targets without supply disruptions. This win-win approach has positioned the company as a trusted partner in ethanol logistics, procurement, and compliance management.
From quality assurance protocols to real-time inventory visibility, every aspect of the company’s ethanol operations is designed for efficiency, transparency, and scalability – making it a cornerstone of the company’s growth story.
Expanding Horizons: Diversification Beyond Ethanol
Fuelbrains isn’t waiting for mandates – it’s setting the pace. With pilot biodiesel volumes already supplied and its first CBG plant in Maharashtra on the horizon, the company is demonstrating that leadership in this sector isn’t about reacting to change, it’s about anticipating it and shaping the future. This is practical innovation in action, from COâ‚‚ capture during ethanol fermentation to pan-India adoption models that redefine scalability. “Our focus is on practical innovation, solutions that work in the real world”, says Dr Deepak Desai, Director, Fuelbrains.
The company understands that sustainability isn’t just about the end product, but about the entire value chain. The company is actively nudging its suppliers toward greener manufacturing practices, encouraging the adoption of energy-efficient technologies and renewable power sources.
On its own operations front, it is optimizing logistics and supply chain routes to minimize fuel consumption and reduce carbon emissions. By optimal route planning and choice of modern, large and fuel-efficient trucks, the company is cutting unnecessary miles and lowering its carbon footprint.
Circular Economy in Action
Fuelbrains is embracing the principles of a circular economy by taking bold steps to close the loop on resources.
The company is finding new markets for Tyre Pyrolysis Oil (TPO), offering a sustainable alternative to conventional fuels, and expanding its portfolio with Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS), which is a high-value co-product for animal nutrition.
It is also exploring innovative pathways to utilize carbon dioxide generated during ethanol fermentation, converting emissions into valuable inputs. By transforming waste streams into revenue streams, the company is proving that sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand.
What truly differentiates Fuelbrains is intelligence at scale. By digitally mapping feedstocks, the company delivers end-to-end visibility across inventory and logistics, creating smarter supply chains and tailored solutions backed by real-world data.
For customers as well as suppliers, this means transparency, reliability, and measurable impact, a rare combination in a sector where uncertainty is often the rule rather than an exception.
People Power: Expertise That Drives Impact
Behind every bold move at the company is a team of visionaries, innovators, and achievers. The company’s leadership brings cross-functional experience from marquee names in the global oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors, seamlessly integrating global best practices with local market insights.
From seasoned strategists and supply chain specialists to biofuel technologists and sustainability experts, the company has built a diverse talent pool that thrives on collaboration and innovation. This multi-disciplinary DNA ensures that every solution is not just technically sound but also commercially viable and scalable.
This results in a team that doesn’t just understand the energy transition – they’re engineering it.
The Minds Behind Fuelbrains include Directors Jayanta Mohapatra, Kishor Daga, Dr Deepak Desai, Sachin Malusare, and Yash Desai, with S. Thangapandian serving as Strategic Advisor. Together, this leadership team blends decades of cross-sector expertise spanning oil, gas, renewables, supply chain management, and technology. Their combined experience and foresight have been instrumental in shaping the company’s growth trajectory and positioning it as a trusted partner in India’s biofuel revolution.
We have built a diverse talent pool that thrives on collaboration and innovation, and this multi-disciplinary DNA ensures that every solution is not just technically sound but also commercially viable and scalable
Accolades Celebrating Excellence
Fuelbrains’ efforts haven’t gone unnoticed, and the company has received various accolades. In 2025, the company was awarded as “Emerging Startup for Biofuel Trade” – a testament to its vision and execution capability.
In addition, its leadership team has earned distinctions from diverse partner, including industry bodies, regulatory authorities, and global sustainability networks, validating their role as thought leaders in the green energy transition.
Adding to these achievements are a series of milestones that underline the company’s execution capability and industry foresight. The company has successfully bridged smaller ethanol manufacturers with oil marketing companies, unlocking market access and new revenue streams for producers while ensuring supply stability for buyers. It has supplied pilot biodiesel volumes to test scalability, laying the foundation for commercial expansion in the near future.
It has also entered the CBG market, with its first project in Maharashtra now in an advanced planning stage, demonstrating its intent to diversify and lead across multiple green fuel segments. In parallel, it has initiated a pioneering COâ‚‚ capture model, an initiative that not only reduces emissions but also transforms waste into value, reflecting its deep commitment to circular economy leadership.
The Road Ahead: A Connected Biofuel Ecosystem
Fuelbrains’ story isn’t about overnight disruption, it’s about engineering sustainable growth. With measured ambition and bold execution, the company is laying the foundation for a connected, resilient biofuel ecosystem.
As India accelerates toward higher blending targets and green energy adoption, Fuelbrains is equipped to be the industry’s trusted and reliable partner, an enabler of sustainable growth and a catalyst for green mobility.
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