RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group Chemical Company Commissions New Specialty Chemicals Line; Capacity Rises To 132 KT Per Annum

Indian equity benchmarks traded higher on Friday, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index gaining 184.95 points, or 0.80 per cent, to 23,346.55. Amid the positive market sentiment, PCBL Chemical share price traded at Rs 284.80, up 2.54 per cent during the session.

PCBL Commissions New Specialty Production Line

PCBL Chemical Limited has successfully commissioned a new 20,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) specialty production line at its Mundra facility in Gujarat.

With the commissioning of the new line, the company's total specialty chemical production capacity has increased to 132 kilo tonnes (KT) per annum from 112 KT per annum earlier.

PCBL Chemical Focus On High-Growth Printing Applications

The newly commissioned state-of-the-art production line has been designed to serve high-growth and value-added segments, including high-speed printing, digital printing and ultraviolet (UV) printing applications.

The capacity addition strengthens PCBL's specialty chemicals portfolio and expands its presence in advanced performance materials catering to evolving industrial requirements.

Existing Capacity Operating At 95 per cent Utilisation

Before the latest expansion, PCBL's specialty chemical capacity of 112 KT per annum was operating at approximately 95 per cent utilisation, indicating strong demand for the company's specialty products.

The additional 20 KT capacity is expected to help meet growing customer demand while increasing the contribution of higher-margin specialty products within the company's overall product mix.
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PCBL Chemical Expansion To Support Value-Added Growth

According to the company, the new facility will be ramped up progressively over the coming months.

The expansion aligns with PCBL's strategy of increasing its presence in value-added specialty chemicals and advanced material segments, which typically offer better margins compared to conventional products.

The company believes the additional capacity will strengthen its ability to serve customers in performance-driven printing applications while enhancing its specialty chemicals platform at the Mundra manufacturing site.

PCBL Chemical Strengthening Specialty Chemicals Portfolio

The latest commissioning reinforces PCBL's focus on specialty chemicals linked to advanced industrial applications. The company continues to expand its portfolio beyond traditional carbon black products and deepen its presence in high-growth specialty segments.

The development is also expected to support the company's long-term objective of improving profitability through a greater share of specialty grades and differentiated products.

About PCBL Chemical

PCBL Chemical Limited is a diversified chemicals and advanced materials company engaged in the manufacturing of carbon black, specialty chemicals and performance materials.

The company operates carbon black manufacturing facilities across Durgapur, Kochi, Palej, Mundra and Tiruvallur, while also producing water treatment and oil and gas chemistries from its Pune facility.

Apart from specialty chemicals, PCBL is actively involved in the development of nano-silicon additives for lithium-ion batteries, expanding its presence in next-generation materials and energy storage solutions. The company has operations spanning India, Europe, the Middle East, North America and Australia through its subsidiaries and global business network.

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