Tata Chemicals' board has approved two major investments totaling Rs 910 crore to expand its manufacturing capacities.
The first investment of Rs 135 crore will increase soda ash production at its Mithapur plant, Gujarat, by 350 KTPA, addressing rising demand from sustainability applications. The plant currently operates at 90 percent capacity. The second investment of Rs 775 crore aims to boost precipitated silica capacity at the Cuddalore plant, Tamil Nadu, by 50 KTPA to support the rubber and automotive tire industries. The plant is currently operating at 88 percent capacity. Both projects are set for completion within 24 months.
Tata Chemicals continues to hold a strong market position across the glass, detergent, industrial, and chemical sectors, with its subsidiary Rallis India strengthening its presence in crop protection.