Our Business Portfolio
BioEnergy
Around 80% of ethanol produced globally is used as vehicular fuel. With increasing demand for cleaner fuels and an attempt to reduce dependence on crude oil, more than 60 countries in the world are at different stages of ethanol blending mandate.
High Purity Systems
Addressing the pharmaceutical, biotech, cosmetics and wellness sector, Praj Hipurity Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary, is engaged in providing high purity water and hygienic systems to the pharma industry.
Critical Process Equipment and Modules
This vertical serves a wider sectoral requirement for high end equipment & systems finding applications in the oil & gas, petrochemical, fertilizer and chemical industry.
Wastewater Treatment
Praj offers integrated wastewater treatment systems and has an established name in the industrial sector with a wide range of solutions. This vertical addresses industrial applications for high quality water
Brewery & Beverages
This synergistic business came into being in the early 90s. Right from conceptualization, technology, design, plant engineering up to project installation and commissioning - Praj offers complete solution backed by expertise and experience.
Statement of Purpose
"Purpose of Praj" is to innovate, integrate and deliver end to end solutions with minimum carbon intensity that promotes sustainable and inclusive growth of all the stakeholders.
Praj proudly contributes to,
World-class infrastructure
The backbone of Praj’s technology development is Praj Matrix, the R&D Center. In addition to supporting to existing businesses, Praj Matrix is engaged in development of a range of renewable fuels and chemicals. The 2nd generation ethanol technology is developed in-house at Praj Matrix.
Praj’s solutions are ably supported by world-class manufacturing facilities located in India - in Pune, Kandla (Gujarat) and Wada, near Mumbai. All the facilities are accredited with ASME U and H stamps and ISO 9001-2015 certification. Equipment engineering and fabrication is in accordance with international standards and codes. Praj employs around 1200 professionals in India and overseas from various engineering and other disciplines. With a slew of new initiatives, Praj aspires to be a major player in the environment, energy and agri processing led applications providing innovative, integrated solutions including plant, equipment and products that will enhance the quality of life.
Carving out a NICHE - A digital book
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Non Executive Directors
Dr. Pramod Chaudhari
Executive Chairman
As a first generation techno-entrepreneur, he founded Praj in 1983. He dreamt and developed Praj into a world-class engineering company specialized in Agri-processing opportunities.
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Shishir Joshipura
CEO & Managing Director
Shishir is a Mechanical Engineer from the prestigious Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani and an Advanced Management Graduate from Harvard Business School. He has over 35 years of rich experience in varied fields of engineering.
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Sachin Raole
Sachin Raole : CFO & Director - Resources
Sachin is CFO & Director - Resources at Praj. He is a Cost Accountant and Chartered Accountant with 27 years of experience in varied fields of finance and accounts.
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Dr. Pramod Chaudhari
Executive Chairman
Shishir Joshipura
CEO & Managing Director
Sachin Raole
Sachin Raole : CFO & Director - Resources
Parimal Chaudhari
Non-Executive Director
Parimal is the Managing Trustee of Praj Foundation and steers the CSR wing of the company. She is a communication consultant and a journalist by training.
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Dr. Shridhar Shukla
Non-Executive Director
Dr Shridhar Shukla holds B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Bombay, MS in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech, USA and Doctorate from North Carolina State University, USA.
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Mr. Suhas Baxi
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Suhas Baxi is a Mechanical Engineer from VNIT Nagpur and obtained management training at IIM Ahmedabad.
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Ms. Rujuta Jagtap
Non-Executive Director
Joined SAJ TEST PLANT PVT LTD, (SAJ) (on 6th May,2006). Currently holding the position as an Executive Director in SAJ TEST PLANT PVT LTD.
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Mr. Utkarsh Palnitkar
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Utkarsh Palnitkar is a Chartered Accountant and has completed the Advanced Management Program of The Harvard Business School. He has over 35 years of experience in strategic planning, policy development and program management across multiple sectors with both public and private sector entities.
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Vinayak Deshpande
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Vinayak Deshpande is a graduate in Chemical Engineering from IIT, Kharagpur. He has over 44 years’ of experience in business management, strategy & new business formulation, investment analysis and implementation of large, nation building projects, and HR and talent development.
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Parimal Chaudhari
Non-Executive Director
Dr. Shridhar Shukla
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Suhas Baxi
Non-Executive Director
Ms. Rujuta Jagtap
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Utkarsh Palnitkar
Non-Executive Director
