India’s first large-scale polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastics plant is set to begin operations by October 2026, marking a significant step in the country’s green manufacturing journey.

Sugar major Balrampur Chini Mills , which laid the foundation for the project earlier this year under the brand Balrampur Bioyug, plans to produce 80,000 tonnes of bioplastics annually.

Avantika Saraogi, Executive Director of Balrampur Chini Mills, told CNBC-TV18 that the ₹2,850 crore project is on schedule and expected to start commissioning in October 2026. “Products will start coming out from November itself,” she said, adding that the plant would help the company transition towards sustainable materials and build a new growth engine.

Polylactic acid, or PLA, is a bio-based, compostable plastic derived

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