Key Quantitative Figures
- The company has commissioned a new specialty production line with a gross capacity of 20,000 Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA).
- The existing specialty production capacity was 112,000 tonnes per annum (112 KTPA).
- The existing capacity utilization was around 95%.
- Post this expansion, the company's total specialty production capacity stands at 132,000 tonnes per annum (132 KT per annum).
Location and Date of Action
- The new production line is located at the company's Mundra plant in Gujarat.
- The disclosure was made on June 11, 2026. The line has been successfully commissioned as of this date.
Purpose and Rationale
The stated rationale for the capacity addition is to meet market needs while moving up the value chain. The state-of-the-art line is specifically designed to cater to high-growth, value-added application segments, including high-speed printing, digital printing, and ultraviolet (UV) printing. This expansion is aligned with the company's strategic focus on increasing its share of value-added products, improving its margin profile, and driving sustainable long-term growth.
Operational and Strategic Impact
The addition meaningfully strengthens the company's specialty portfolio and enhances its capability to address evolving customer requirements in advanced printing solutions. The line is operational but is expected to ramp up progressively over the coming months.
Annexure Details (Master Circular)
The annexure provided the following specifics:
- Existing capacity: 112 KTPA
- Existing capacity utilization: Around 95%
- Proposed Capacity addition: 20 KTPA
- Period within which the proposed capacity is to be added: Not Available (NA)
- Investment required: Not disclosed in the filing.
- Mode of financing: Not disclosed in the filing.
- Rationale: To meet market needs while moving up the value chain.
Financial Impact
Financial impact, including the investment amount and mode of financing, is not quantified in the disclosure.