Luthra Group

What Luthra Group does

Luthra Group is a privately held Indian conglomerate headquartered in Surat, Gujarat, with operations tracing back to a family textile business founded in 1955 and formalized as Luthra Dyeing and Printing Mills in 1980. Under second-generation leadership, the group diversified in 1999 into environmental solutions and has built a portfolio across waste-to-energy (Luthra Energy, including the Ekacoal and Sustainable Alternate Fuel product lines), industrial wastewater treatment (Luthra Water, operating CETP-ZLD facilities with 205 MLD combined capacity), hazardous-waste management through its flagship subsidiary GGEPIL, R&D and consulting via InnoQ, eco-industrial realty (Gujarat Eco Textile Park spanning 500 acres), and adjacent verticals in healthcare, hospitality, and education.

The company's core technologies are industrial rather than digital. CETP-ZLD facilities recycle up to 95% of industrial wastewater and 90% of contained salts, supported by a 200 km pipeline network serving 8,000+ clients. AFR pre-processing operations have grown from 1,200 MTPM to over 25,000 MTPM across eight facilities in seven states and one Union Territory, supplying high-purity Refuse Derived Fuel and Ekacoal to cement manufacturers seeking 30-40% reductions in coal consumption. The group holds 155+ patents and operates 25 R&D facilities, with a stated target of 125 facilities by 2030. GGEPIL has operated the TSDF facility at Alang-Sosiya since October 2005, providing environmental-clearance-backed waste management for ship recycling yards.

Revenue is generated primarily through managed services contracts for industrial waste management, wastewater treatment, and alternative-fuel supply, supplemented by professional services revenue from InnoQ's testing and consulting. The go-to-market model is direct enterprise sales targeting industrial clients across textile, chemical, cement, manufacturing, and ship-recycling verticals, with sales teams based in Rajkot, Ahmedabad, and other industrial hubs. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with large-ticket B2B industrial engagements. The company is wholly family-owned with no external institutional investors or PE/VC backing disclosed.

Name

Luthra Group

Legal name

Luthra Group LLP

Website

https://luthraindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Luthra Group is an Indian conglomerate that provides industrial waste-to-energy, water recycling, and hazardous-waste management services to textile, chemical, cement, and manufacturing clients across 12+ Indian locations, with 155+ patents and 25,000 MTPM of AFR capacity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental & Waste Management Services

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators (562213)

SIC

Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Hazardous Waste Services (Manufacturing, Refineries, Metals, Automotive) (EUAIAFAG)

Keywords

• Waste management services
• Waste-to-energy solutions
• Industrial wastewater treatment
• Environmental services
• Sustainable alternative fuel

Headquarters

HQ city

Surat

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Waste-to-Energy Solutions: Revenue generated from converting industrial and municipal waste into sustainable fuel products like Ekacoal and SAF. Services include waste collection, preprocessing, and conversion into alternative fuels for cement and industrial applications.
2. Industrial Water Treatment: CETP-ZLD services providing wastewater recycling with combined treatment capacity of 205 MLD. Revenue from treating industrial effluent and supplying treated water back to industries through 200km pipeline network.
3. R&D and Testing Services: Comprehensive testing, validation, and consulting services through InnoQ division covering mechanical, environmental, chemical testing and product development
4. Environmental Compliance Services: Waste management infrastructure services including TSDF operations, hazardous waste handling, and environmental clearance compliance for ship recycling yards

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Luthra Group is a diversified conglomerate providing industrial environmental services including waste-to-energy solutions (Ekacoal and Sustainable Alternate Fuel), industrial wastewater recycling through CETP-ZLD technology, hazardous waste management (TSDF operations), and waste pre-processing for AFR production. The group operates through subsidiaries like GGEPIL, Luthra Water, Luthra Energy, Luthra InnoQ (R&D), and serves industrial clients across cement, textile, chemical, manufacturing, and ship recycling sectors in India.

Product overview

Luthra Group is a diversified conglomerate operating across sustainability-focused verticals including waste-to-energy (Luthra Energy with Ekacoal), industrial wastewater recycling (Luthra Water with EkaWater and CETP-ZLD technology), R&D and consultancy (Luthra InnoQ), eco-friendly real estate (Luthra Realty with Gujarat Eco Textile Park), healthcare (UI Healing with UNI Hospital), and green hospitality (Luthra Hospitality eco-resorts). The group operates through its subsidiary GGEPIL for environmental solutions and waste management, producing Sustainable Alternate Fuel (SAF) from municipal solid waste. The portfolio follows the 'Eka' philosophy (unity/harmony with nature) and emphasizes circular economy principles through waste-to-value conversion across 12+ locations in India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ekacoal: Revolutionary waste-to-fuel product that transforms industrial waste into sustainable energy sources, reducing carbon emissions by 20%
• EkaWater
• Eka
• UNI Hospital
• Pegasus Club

Products and services

• Luthra Energy Waste-to-energy solutions providing sustainable fuel alternatives for industries. Its flagship product Ekacoal converts waste into renewable energy sources and helps reduce carbon emissions.
• Luthra Water Industrial wastewater recycling solutions using CETP-ZLD (Common Effluent Treatment Plant - Zero Liquid Discharge) technology. Recycles up to 95% of industrial wastewater and 90% of salts with a combined treatment capacity of 205 MLD.
• Luthra InnoQ R&D and consultancy division focused on driving innovation for sustainable solutions. Offers comprehensive testing and validation services, customized R&D solutions, and consulting and advisory services across multiple domains.
• Luthra Realty Eco-friendly infrastructure development including commercial, residential, and industrial properties. Flagship project Gujarat Eco Textile Park features world-class infrastructure with sustainable practices on 500 acres.
• UI Healing (UNI Hospital)

Quantifiable outcome

• 171,000+ tonnes of landfill waste reduced
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and strategic.

• Citroën IndiaminorOthers · 24 December 2025Citroën India delivered 51 C3 CNG vehicles to Luthra Group for commercial fleet operations, facilitated through Gujarat dealership La Maison Nanavati. Represents Citroën's expansion into Tier-II and Tier-III markets.
• La Maison Nanavati (Gujarat Dealership)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 December 2025Gujarat-based dealership facilitating Citroën vehicle fleet delivery to Luthra Group for commercial fleet operations in Surat region.
• Leading Cement ManufacturerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuthra Group works closely with leading cement manufacturers promoting circular economy through AFR (Alternate Fuels and Raw materials) co-processing. The company supplies Ekacoal and SAF products as alternative fuel, helping cement companies reduce coal consumption by 30-40% and achieve cost savings while meeting sustainability targets.
• 8,500+ Industrial Hazardous Waste Generating UnitscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of industrial clients across 8 facilities in 7 states and 1 Union Territory, providing hazardous waste preprocessing services and converting waste into AFR for various industrial applications.
• United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerMr. Girish Luthra has contributed to UNIDO initiatives, sharing insights on cleaner production techniques and sustainable industrial development on global platforms.
• United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerMr. Girish Luthra has contributed to UNEP initiatives addressing global environmental challenges through collaboration between industries, governments, and international organizations.
• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) - Southern Gujarat ZonestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerMr. Girish Luthra serves as Ex-Chairman of CII Southern Gujarat Zone and Head of the Environment Committee for over a decade, shaping environmental policies and sustainable practices.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Thermax Limited: Provides industrial water and wastewater treatment, waste-heat recovery, and environmental solutions to Indian industrial customers, overlapping with Luthra's industrial wastewater and energy-from-waste offerings.
• VA Tech Wabag: India-headquartered global water treatment specialist focused on industrial and municipal wastewater, including ZLD and recycling solutions, directly comparable to Luthra Water's CETP-ZLD industrial customer base.
• Ramky Enviro / Re Sustainability Limited: One of India's largest integrated environmental services companies offering hazardous waste management, TSDF operations, industrial wastewater treatment, and waste-to-energy, directly overlapping Luthra's GGEPIL and Luthra Water service lines across multiple Indian states.

Broad incumbents

• Greenko Group: Large Indian renewable energy platform with overlap in clean energy and circular economy themes; not a direct waste-collection competitor but competes for capital and customers in sustainable industrial energy.
• SUEZ India (Suez Environnement India): Global environmental services major with Indian operations in hazardous waste collection, water treatment, and recycling; broader portfolio but overlapping customer segments with Luthra's industrial waste and water businesses.
• Veolia India: Global utility and environmental services operator with Indian presence in water, waste, and energy recovery; competes for the same large industrial hazardous-waste and water-recycling mandates that Luthra serves.
• Tata Projects (Environmental & Water Business): Indian EPC major with a growing environmental and water treatment vertical serving industrial and municipal clients, comparable to Luthra's industrial water and waste infrastructure projects.

Others

• Indian Oil Corporation (Alternative Fuel Initiatives): Public-sector energy major with circular-economy and waste-to-fuel programs relevant to India's alternative fuel ecosystem; positioned as an ecosystem participant rather than a direct waste-management competitor to Luthra.
• Cement industry AFR offtakers (e.g., UltraTech, ACC, Dalmia Bharat): Indian cement majors that co-process AFR/RDF and are Luthra's named offtake customers for Ekacoal and SAF; they are buyers rather than competitors but shape offtake pricing and volumes that drive Luthra's fuel business.

Emerging players

• BIR Tattva (BIR Group of Companies): India-based hazardous waste management and recycling company operating TSDF and pre-processing facilities, directly comparable to GGEPIL's hazardous waste and AFR pre-processing model in the Indian market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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