StockWatch
·
Petrochemicals
Investment13 Aug 2026, 06:11 pm

DCW Ltd Invests ₹250 Cr in SIOP Expansion & Power Plant

AI Summary

DCW Limited announced a strategic investment program of approximately ₹250 crore to expand its Synthetic Iron Oxide Pigment (SIOP) capacity by 50% to 45,000 tonnes per annum and improve its Sahupuram power plant. This expansion is driven by record SIOP sales in FY26 and aims to introduce new value-added products, catering to a growing global market projected to reach US$3.9 billion by 2033. The investment also focuses on enhancing energy efficiency and cost competitiveness. The company expects to achieve Net Cash Positive status by FY27, before considering additional leverage for this capex.

Key Highlights

  • DCW Ltd plans ₹250 crore investment for growth.
  • SIOP capacity to increase by 50% to 45,000 TPA.
  • Focus on new value-added pigment products.
  • Investment to improve Sahupuram power plant efficiency.
  • Company targets Net Cash Positive by FY27.