Website : http://www.grasim.com/
Grasim Industries Limited, a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, ranks amongst India's largest private sector companies, with a consolidated net revenue of Rs.279 billion and consolidated net profit of Rs.27 billion (FY 2013).
Grasim started as a textile manufacturer in 1948. Today its core businesses are Viscose Staple Fibre (VSF) and Cement, contributing over 90 per cent of its revenues and operating profits. It is also present in Chemicals which is essentially a backward integration of VSF.
The Aditya Birla Group is the world’s largest producer of VSF, commanding a 21 per cent global market share. Grasim, with an aggregate capacity of 370 ktpa has a global market share of 9 per cent. It is also the second largest producer of caustic soda (which is used in the production of VSF) in India.
Grasim entered into Cement business in 1985 with a capacity of 0.5 million tpa. Over the years, through organic and inorganic expansions, the business has grown multifold. Currently, Grasim’s subsidiary UltraTech Cement Limited ("UltraTech") has a capacity of 53.90 million tpa. Earlier, in July 2004, Grasim acquired a majority stake and management control in UltraTech. One of the largest-of-its-kind in the cement sector, this acquisition catapulted Grasim to the top of the league in India. Subsequently, Grasim demerged its cement business into UltraTech in July 2010. The merger has created the largest cement company in India, providing a platform that will help in pursuing aggressive growth going forward.
Grasim is implementing ambitious growth plans through capacity expansions in VSF and Cement, which will further consolidate its leadership in both the businesses.
Viscose staple fibre
Grasim is India's pioneer in viscose staple fibre (VSF) >>
Cement
Grasim has grown to become a leading cement player in India >>
Chemicals
Grasim has India's second-largest caustic soda >>
Grasim has India's second-largest caustic soda >>
Textiles
Grasim has strong nation-wide retail network and also caters to international fashion houses in USA and UK >>
Grasim has strong nation-wide retail network and also caters to international fashion houses in USA and UK >>
Viscose
staple fibre
Grasim is India's pioneer in viscose staple fibre (VSF), a man-made, biodegradable fibre with characteristics akin to cotton. An extremely versatile and easily blendable fibre, VSF is widely used in apparels, home textiles, dress material, knitted wear and non-woven applications.
Grasim's VSF plants are located at Nagda in Madhya Pradesh, Kharach in Gujarat and Harihar in Karnataka, with an aggregate capacity of 333,975 tpa. >>
Grasim is India's pioneer in viscose staple fibre (VSF), a man-made, biodegradable fibre with characteristics akin to cotton. An extremely versatile and easily blendable fibre, VSF is widely used in apparels, home textiles, dress material, knitted wear and non-woven applications.
Grasim's VSF plants are located at Nagda in Madhya Pradesh, Kharach in Gujarat and Harihar in Karnataka, with an aggregate capacity of 333,975 tpa. >>
Cement
Grasim ventured into cement production in the mid 1980s, setting up its first cement plant at Jawad in Madhya Pradesh and since then it has grown to become a leading cement player in India.
Grasim ventured into cement production in the mid 1980s, setting up its first cement plant at Jawad in Madhya Pradesh and since then it has grown to become a leading cement player in India.
Grasim’s
subsidiary UltraTech Cement has 11
integrated plants, 15 grinding units, five bulk terminals and 92 RMC
plants – spanning India, UAE, Bahrain, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. All the
plants are located close to sizeable limestone
mines and are fully automated to ensure
consistent
quality. All units use state-of-the-art
equipment
and technology and are certified with
ISO 9001
for quality systems and ISO 14001 for
environment
management systems. >>
Chemicals
Rayon grade caustic soda is an important raw material in VSF production. To achieve reliable and economical supply of this chemical, Grasim set up a rayon grade caustic soda unit at Nagda in 1972 with an initial capacity of 33,000 tpa. This has since grown to 258,000 tpa, making it the country’s second largest caustic soda unit. >>
Textiles
Grasim has a strong presence in fabrics and synthetic yarns, through its subsidiary, Grasim Bhiwani Textiles Limited (GBTL) is well known for its branded suitings, Grasim and Graviera, mainly in the polyester – cellulosic branded menswear. Its textile plants are located at Bhiwani (Haryana) and Malanpur (Madhya Pradesh)
Chemicals
Rayon grade caustic soda is an important raw material in VSF production. To achieve reliable and economical supply of this chemical, Grasim set up a rayon grade caustic soda unit at Nagda in 1972 with an initial capacity of 33,000 tpa. This has since grown to 258,000 tpa, making it the country’s second largest caustic soda unit. >>
Textiles
Grasim has a strong presence in fabrics and synthetic yarns, through its subsidiary, Grasim Bhiwani Textiles Limited (GBTL) is well known for its branded suitings, Grasim and Graviera, mainly in the polyester – cellulosic branded menswear. Its textile plants are located at Bhiwani (Haryana) and Malanpur (Madhya Pradesh)
Capacity
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| Viscose Staple Fibre (VSF) |
370,475 tpa
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| Joint venture | ||
| :: | Birla Jingwei Fibres Company Limited |
70,000 tpa
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| Rayon grade pulp | ||
| :: | Harihar, Karnataka |
70,000 tpa
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| Joint ventures | ||
| :: | AV Cell Inc (Atholville, New Brunswick in Canada) |
126,000 tpa
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| :: | AV Nackawic Inc. (Nackawick, New Brunswick in Canada) |
189,000 tpa
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| :: | Domsjö Fabriker (Sweden) |
255,000 tpa
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| :: | AV Terrace Bay Inc. (North Western Ontario, Canada) |
280,000 tpa
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| Cement (through its subsidiary UltraTech) |
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Grey cement |
53.90 million tpa
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Ready-mix concrete plants |
101 plants
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White cement |
560,000 tpa
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| Chemicals (Caustic soda) |
440,500 tpa
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| Textiles | ||
| Grasim Bhiwani Textiles Ltd. (Subsidiary) | ||
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Fabric |
146 looms
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Yarn |
35,808 spindles
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