Grasim Industries Starts Commercial ECH Production; Shares Fall 0.10%

Mumbai, October 21: Grasim Industries Limited shares were trading 0.10% lower at ₹2,876.10 on Wednesday after the company announced the commencement of commercial production at its epichlorohydrin (ECH) manufacturing plant in Vilayat, Gujarat.

The company said commercial production at the facility began on October 21, 2026, marking a milestone in its growth strategy and expanding its downstream chlor-alkali derivatives portfolio.

Grasim Industries’ ECH Plant Details

The Vilayat facility has an installed production capacity of 50,000 tonnes per annum (TPA). Epichlorohydrin is an industrial chemical used in applications including epoxy resins, synthetic materials and other chemical products.

The commencement of production adds manufacturing capacity to Grasim Industries’ chemicals business. The company said the development would further strengthen its presence in downstream chlor-alkali derivatives.

Stock Market Snapshot

The Grasim Industries share price was trading 0.10% lower at ₹2,876.10 on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, compared with the previous close of ₹2,879. The stock opened at ₹2,865.

The shares edged lower during the session despite the production milestone. The price movement alone does not establish a direct link between the announcement and the stock’s performance.

About Grasim Industries

Grasim Industries Limited, part of the Aditya Birla Group, operates across businesses including viscose staple fibre, chemicals, textiles and building materials. Its chemicals business includes chlor-alkali products and derivatives.

Conclusion

The start of commercial production at the 50,000-TPA ECH plant marks an expansion of Grasim Industries’ chemicals manufacturing operations. Capacity utilisation and demand for downstream products will be important factors in assessing the facility’s contribution to the business.

Source:

• https://www.nseindia.com/get-quote/equity/GRASIM/Grasim-Industries-Limited
• https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/GRASIM_21102026145138_SEIntimationCommencement.pdf