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Expansion22 Jul 2026, 02:59 pm

SRF Ltd Approves ₹250 Cr BOPET Thick Film Line Expansion

AI Summary

SRF Ltd's Board of Directors has approved a capital expenditure proposal to set up a BOPET Thick Film Line at a projected cost of ₹250 Crores. This expansion aims to add 25,000 MTPA of capacity within 24 months. The investment will be financed through a mix of debt and internal accruals. The company highlighted that BOPET thick film is a specialized product with applications in industrial and electronic segments, offering a hedge against commodity thin film cyclicality due to limited domestic capacity.

Key Highlights

  • Board approves ₹250 Cr investment for new BOPET Thick Film Line.
  • Capacity addition of 25,000 MTPA expected within 24 months.
  • Financing mix of debt and internal accruals planned.
  • Strategic move to address specialized product demand and reduce cyclicality.