Chemical major SRF Ltd has announced a significant ₹750 crore investment to establish two new manufacturing facilities as part of its strategic expansion plan. The company will set up an agrochemical plant in Gujarat and a BOPP film manufacturing facility in Indore to meet growing customer demand.
SRF Ltd's Board of Directors approved the establishment of two distinct manufacturing facilities on July 23, 2025. The company will invest ₹250 crore to set up an agrochemical production facility at Dahej, Gujarat, designed to produce 12,000 tonnes per annum of an agrochemical intermediate. Additionally, SRF will invest ₹490 crore to establish a BOPP film manufacturing facility in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, featuring a state-of-the-art 10.4 metre wide Bruckner film line and a metalliser.
The agrochemical facility at Dahej is scheduled for completion within 18 months, whilst the BOPP film manufacturing project in Indore will be completed within 24 months. The BOPP film facility will add 60,000 MTPA capacity to SRF's existing 110,000 MTPA nameplate capacity, representing a significant 55% increase in production capability. The company's current BOPP film capacity operates at 100% utilisation, highlighting the necessity for this expansion.
SRF Ltd reported strong financial results for the first quarter of the current fiscal year, with consolidated net profit increasing 71% to ₹432.32 crore compared to ₹252.22 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year. The company's income from operations grew 10% to ₹3,818.62 crore during the quarter. Both expansion projects will be financed through a combination of debt and internal accruals.
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Gurugram-based SRF Ltd operates a diversified business portfolio comprising fluorochemicals, speciality chemicals, performance films and foil, technical textiles, and coated and laminated fabrics. Chairman and Managing Director Ashish Bharat Ram expressed optimism about the company's capital expenditure plans, stating the company remains cautiously optimistic for the rest of the year with robust expansion strategies.
On July 25, 2025, SRF share price opened at ₹3,124.90 on NSE, below the previous close of ₹3,150.40. During the day, it surged to ₹3,124.90 and dipped to ₹3,037.00. The stock is trading at ₹3,067.70 as of 2:04 PM. The stock registered a significant decline of 2.63%.
Over the past week, it has declined by 2%, over the past month, it has declined by 3.37%, and over the past 3 months, it has moved up by 3.36%.
SRF Ltd's ₹750 crore investment in agrochemical and BOPP film manufacturing facilities demonstrates the company's commitment to expanding production capacity across key business segments. The strategic investments in Gujarat and Indore are designed to meet projected future demand and strengthen SRF's market position in speciality chemicals and packaging films sectors.
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Published on: Jul 25, 2025, 3:34 PM IST
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