Grasim Industries, a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, is set to commission two major chemical facilities – the epichlorohydrin (ECH) and chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) plants – at Vilayat by FY 2025–26. The strategic additions will strengthen Grasim’s integrated value chain in advanced materials and contribute significantly to the global supply of high-performance polymers.
Chemicals Business Strengthens Leadership Position
Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of Grasim Industries, highlighted, “Grasim’s chemicals business continues to consolidate its leadership position with an expanded installed capacity of 1,505 KTPA, making it the largest producer of caustic soda in the country”. He noted that FY 2024–25 delivered improved net ECU realizations compared to the previous year, driven by firmer global pricing trends. The Chlorine Derivatives segment also reported robust gains, supported by a focused portfolio development strategy.
Specialty Chemicals Reach New Milestones
Grasim has expanded its epoxy polymers and curing agents capacity to the highest-ever level in India, reaffirming its commitment to specialty chemicals. These developments reflect the company’s strategic intent to strengthen its presence in high-value segments while driving innovation in materials technology.
Paints Business Redefines Market Dynamics
Turning to the paints segment, Birla announced that Grasim will commission its sixth paint manufacturing facility next month. “Once fully operational, Birla Opus will command approximately 24% of the installed capacity in India’s decorative paints industry—a staggering entry for a new player in an industry that has existed for over five decades,” he said.
As reported by chemanalyst.com, Birla Opus is reshaping the decorative paints market with 175 plus products across more than 1,460 SKUs, covering all six major decorative paint categories. The brand now boasts a footprint in over 8,000 towns, supported by a network of 141 depots and a differentiated retail strategy, including Birla Opus Studios and Paint Galleries.
Ambitious Growth Plans Ahead
Birla emphasized, “We remain firmly on track to align our revenue share with our installed capacity share of ~24%, and to achieve our near-term revenue aspiration of ₹10,000 crore by the third year of full-scale operations.”
