India became the first country to commercially produce bio-bitumen in January 2026. The market it created is one of the largest sustainable-infrastructure opportunities of the decade.
India = first country to commercially produce Bio-Bitumen (Jan 2026)
of India's bitumen is imported - ~₹25,000 Cr / year
potential annual saving from 15-30% bio-replacement
new bio-bitumen plants needed in 5-7 years
NHAI mandate: bio-bitumen in all NH projects by 2030
capital subsidy under MNRE Waste-to-Wealth Mission
India bitumen demand ~88 LT/yr; ~50% imported. Source: indianchemicalnews.com, mopng.gov.in, gminsights.com, imarcgroup.com
Road-grade bitumen where 15-30% of conventional VG-30 is replaced with bio-oil from agro-waste via pyrolysis (450-550°C). Meets NHAI/MoRTH specs with equal or better road performance.
130-216 bio-bitumen plants are needed in 5-7 years. Position early.