Godrej Industries will invest ₹750 crore on capacity expansion of chemicals business

 Godrej Industries (Chemicals) will double its fatty alcohol and uric acid capacities with an addition of 35,000 tonnes per annum and 20,000 tonnes per annum respectively.
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Godrej Industries Limited’s chemical business will invest ₹750 crore in capacity expansion, as part of its strategy to become a $1 billion global business by 2030. 

The company on Thursday announced that it will double its Fatty Alcohol and Euric Acid capacities, adding 35,000 tons per annum and 20,000 tons per annum, respectively. Further, the company has tripled its specialities capacity, adding 21,000 tons per annum, while the glycerine capacity will be doubled, adding 24,000 tons per annum. 

The fermentation capacity will also triple with the addition of 1,500 tons per annum. It plans to increase the Primary Surfactants capacity by 30,000 tons per annum. To support the company’s sustainable operations, it will enhance its hybrid power capabilities, thereby increasing renewable energy usage to 75 per cent.

“Consistently achieving double-digit volumes and revenue growth year after year, it’s a very exciting time for us here at Godrej Chemicals. The significant investments in our R&D and Commercial teams reflect our commitment to Sustainable Operations and Green Products in our quest to deliver innovative solutions to our customers across all market segments. Our capacity additions align with our long-term aspirations to become a $1 billion global business before 2030. On behalf of our entire team, I thank our customers, suppliers and stakeholders for their great support which is enabling our strong progress year after year,” said Vishal Sharma, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Godrej Industries (Chemicals). 

Published on July 3, 2025