Girish Luthra

Chairman - Luthra Group, President - FICCI CMSME

Luthra Group

surat, India

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Luthra Group

Luthra Group

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Surat, India

The conglomerate, with a legacy spanning over seven decades, began its journey in the textiles industry and has since diversified into environmental services, industrial infrastructure, and waste management. It became the first private sector company in India to enter the waste infrastructure sector—focusing on construction and operations—backed by international experience and strategic partnerships. Our solutions address the infrastructure, environmental & waste crisis, strengthen value creation, through adopted Circular economy approach Our Operational Footprint: First and Largest Private sector in Sustainable Alternate Fuel facility whereby Hazardous Industrial waste and Municipal Solid Waste are converted into Green fuel: 25 Facilities, catering to 16 states in India producing Sustainable Alternate Fuel a. Green Fuel: Operational capacity exceeding 1 million+ tons per annum for converting waste into sustainable alternative fuel b. All facilities are ISO 9001: 2015, 14001: 2015, 45001: 2018 certified for Quality, Environment, Health and Safety Common Effluent Treatment Plants with Zero Liquid Discharge facility whereby wastewater will be recycled and re-used: 200 MLD Capacity (25 MLD ZLD operational), Best-in-class Sustainable Industrial Park / State of Art Infrastructure facility: 500 acres, R&D activities, Young Scientist award, Patent holding as well as patent pending's on technological improvements, Having a customer base of nearly 8000 companies catering to major sectors like Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Automobile, Agrochemical, Chemicals, Petro-chemicals, Shipping, Cement, Textile, dyestuff & intermediate, Plastic, Pulp & paper, Heavy engineering, etc. Our Strengths: Policy Engagement and Industry Representation: We have actively contributed to policy development by collaborating with government authorities, drafting white papers, and representing the industry through national-level chambers. Our experience also includes working on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects., Strong Technical Leadership: Our team comprises 519 highly skilled professionals in top and middle management roles, empowered to make independent decisions to ensure timely and effective project implementation., Advanced IT Infrastructure: We leverage a robust IT infrastructure and ERP software (SAP) to support efficient and streamlined business operations., Commitment to CSR and Environmental Excellence: The group places a strong emphasis on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and has received numerous awards for its contributions to environmental protection and resource management.
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About me

Mr. Girish Luthra, a second-generation entrepreneur, is the Chairman of Luthra Group. A visionary leader with over four decades of leadership experience across diverse sectors, he has transformed Luthra Group into a pioneering force in waste management, industrial infrastructure, and sustainable development. Driven by a passion for creating a positive impact, Mr. Luthra is focusing on minimizing environmental impact and fostering a regenerative economy with a carbon-negative footprint.

Under his stewardship, the Luthra Group achieved key milestones, including introducing India’s first waste-to-sustainable fuel systems and cutting-edge wastewater recycling technologies. Over the past 30 years, he has worked closely with international organizations such as UNIDO, USAID and UNEP, contributing significantly to policy-making initiatives and sustainable industrial practices. Notably, he played a vital role in shaping India's Five-Year Plans to advance industrial infrastructure in India.

Mr. Luthra is a voracious learner, constantly seeking knowledge through short courses, industry interactions, and international collaborations. His leadership philosophy emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, embracing change, and building a strong, value-driven team. 

Beyond his business ventures, he actively engages with industry bodies, government initiatives, and academic institutions, contributing his expertise to foster a prosperous and sustainable future for generations to come.

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Interests

  • sustainability
  • circular economy
  • Waste processing
  • Alternative fuel
  • innovations
  • waste water treatment
  • Industrial Infrastructure
  • waste to energy