DCM Shriram Ltd and Aarti Industries Ltd (AIL) have entered into a long-term strategic agreement for chlorine supply. Under this partnership, DCM Shriram Chemicals will act as the exclusive supplier of chlorine from its chlor-alkali facility at Jhagadia, Gujarat, to AIL’s upcoming downstream chemical complex in the same industrial zone.
A dedicated jacketed underground chlorine pipeline will be constructed between the two plants, incorporating advanced engineering standards to ensure safety, reliability, and environmental protection. Once operational, AIL will source an additional 200 tonnes of chlorine per day, in addition to the 150 tonnes per day already procured from DCM Shriram.
Commenting on the collaboration, Sabaleel Nandy, ED & CEO, DCM Shriram Chemicals, said the agreement reinforces mutual trust and enhances indirect chlorine integration, strengthening the company’s leadership in safe and sustainable chemical manufacturing. Suyog Kotecha, CEO, AIL, highlighted that the arrangement secures chlorine supply through world-class infrastructure, enabling cost-effective and reliable operations while supporting sustainability goals.
Aarti Industries is among the world’s leading speciality chemical companies, holding top global positions across a significant portion of its portfolio and serving as a trusted partner to both domestic and international clients. DCM Shriram Ltd, a diversified Indian conglomerate, operates one of the country’s largest chlor-alkali businesses, with its Jhagadia plant being the largest single-location facility in India.
DCM Shriram Ltd is a diversified Indian conglomerate with operations spanning the Chemicals business, Agri-rural business, Sugar, and Value-added segments, including its Fenesta Building Systems division. The company has established a strong presence across multiple industries, combining scale with innovation to serve diverse market needs.
Its chemicals arm, “DCM Shriram Chemicals,” is recognized as India’s second-largest chlor-alkali producer, with a total capacity of one million tonnes per annum. The Jhagadia facility, the country’s largest single-location chlor-alkali plant, anchors this leadership. The product portfolio covers a broad spectrum, including caustic soda, chlorine, hydrogen, hydrogen peroxide, aluminium chloride, epichlorohydrin, hydrochloric acid, epoxy resins, and other value-added offerings
