Trualt Bioenergy Limited won a key High Court of Karnataka order on February 4, 2026, approving its writ petition for a 90-day extension on 1,56,292 KL ethanol shortfall supply worth ₹1,075 crore to OMCs for ESY 2024-25 Q3-Q4. The ruling mandates review of the company's representation, boosting potential revenue and biofuel sector growth.
Trualt Bioenergy Limited achieved a landmark win as the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka on February 4, 2026, allowed its writ petition against Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and Union of India. The court directed OMCs to review the company's October 23, 2025, representation for a 90-day extension on supplying 1,56,292 KL ethanol shortfall worth ₹1,075 crore for ESY 2024-25 Q3-Q4. This paves way for potential revenue realization and financial uplift in India's ethanol blending drive.
Key Highlights
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Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka granted writ of mandamus directing Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, and Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to consider extension request within 10 days.
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Shortfall covers 1,56,292 KL ethanol allocated for Ethanol Supply Year 2024-25 third and fourth quarters, valued at approximately ₹1,075 crore.
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Positive financial outlook as extension enables contracted supply fulfillment, enhancing Trualt Bioenergy's performance amid ethanol production ramp-up.
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Company operates multiple distilleries in Karnataka, focusing on biofuels with recent Q3 FY26 revenue surge to ₹720.72 crore driven by ethanol segment.
This ruling underscores India's push for 20% ethanol blending in petrol, supporting energy security and reduced crude imports. Trualt Bioenergy, a key player in bioethanol, stands to capitalize on stabilized operations post capex. Investors eye stock gains with market cap at ₹3,514.57 crore.
Sources: Trualt Bioenergy Limited disclosure, Investor Feed on X, Indian Chemical News.