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Bulk Chemicals & Intermediates
Products
Resorcinol Caustic | Chlorine Chlorsulphonic acid
Sulphuric acid
Sulphur trioxide
Oleum 65%
Oleum 25% Others
Sales increased mainly because of higher
selling prices triggered by a rise in the
prices mainly of two key raw materials,
namely, Sulphur and Benzene and in a
small way due to higher volumes.
The products made by the Division are
used in varied Industries like Crop
Protection,
Dyestuff,
Paper,
Pharmaceutical, Textile and Tyre among
others, and also for captive consumption.
Many of these industries are shifting to
Asia. The main competitors are based in
India, China, the US and Japan.
The Division enjoys an assured customer
base given the captive consumption
(which is increasing) and has leadership
in selected products in India. Its plants
are old with small capacities and will
require upgradation and expansion
involving a sizable investment. The
Division is exploring the possibility of
expanding its capacities and introducing
selected value-added downstream
products. It is hoping to grow in the
export market. The Division faces stiff
competition in some of its products from
large manufacturers based in China,
India, Japan and the US.
2007-08
2008-09
% change over 2007-08
Operating revenues (Rs crores)
71
81
13
Contribution to total operating revenues (%)
7
7
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