News ArticleTrident Limited Greenlights INR 4650 Crores Capacity Expansion Across Yarn, Sheeting, Paper and Renewable Energy Units
Board approves new 199,680 spindle yarn plant at Dhar and a 60 MW hybrid renewable energy project with completion by 2029
Trident Limited's Board approves a comprehensive INR 4650 Crores expansion and modernisation project involving new yarn manufacturing capacity in Dhar, modernization of Budhni plant, sheeting looms addition, paper capacity enhancement, and a 60 MW hybrid renewable energy project. The expansions are planned with completion timelines through 2029, funded through internal accruals and debt.
Trident Limited
Capacity Expansion
Trident Limited's Board on November 2, 2026, approved an INR 4650 Crores capacity expansion and modernisation program spanning yarn manufacturing, sheeting, paper production, and renewable energy projects to be executed by 2029.
The expansion includes adding 99,840 spindles and modernising 48,000 old spindles to 70,176 new finer-count spindles at the existing Budhni facility, along with rotor replacement.
A new yarn manufacturing facility with 199,680 spindles will be set up at Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, on recently acquired 179.2 acres of leasehold land costing about INR 106.09 Crores.
The sheeting business will expand by adding 336 looms and paper manufacturing capacity will be enhanced by 28 TPD (tons per day).
A 60 MW hybrid renewable energy project combining 60 MW wind power and 20 MW solar power (AC) will be established to improve energy efficiency and support sustainable operations.
The projects have staggered expected completion dates through December 2027 to September 2029 and will be financed through internal accruals and debt.
Highlights
- Total investment approved: INR 4650 Crores across five major capacity expansions.
- Budhni plant modernization includes spindle upgrade from 48,000 to 70,176 spindles and rotor replacement from 960 to 2,400 units.
- Dhar facility development on 179.2 acres for 199,680 spindles costing approximately INR 106.09 Crores for land.
- Sheeting business to add 336 looms; paper production capacity to increase by 28 TPD.
- 60 MW hybrid renewable power project (60 MW Wind + 20 MW Solar AC) to be completed by October 31, 2028.
- Expected completion timelines range from December 31, 2027 to September 30, 2029.
Key Data Snapshot
What happened
- Trident Limited's Board approved an INR 4650 Crores capacity expansion and modernisation project on November 2, 2026.
- The program covers capacity addition and upgrades in yarn manufacturing, sheeting, paper production, and renewable energy.
- A new yarn manufacturing facility at Dhar includes 199,680 spindles on 179.2 acres of acquired leasehold land.
- Budhni plant will be modernised by adding 99,840 spindles and upgrading existing spindles and rotors.
- Sheeting and paper capacities will be expanded by 336 looms and 28 TPD respectively.
- A 60 MW hybrid renewable energy project will be set up to enhance sustainable operations and energy efficiency.
- All projects intend completion between December 2027 and September 2029, funded from internal accruals and debt.
Key details
- Budhni yarn facility upgrade involves replacing 48,000 old spindles with 70,176 new spindles and replacing 960 rotors with 2,400 new rotors.
- Dhar project land cost is approximately INR 106.09 Crores.
- Sheeting business expansion includes addition of 336 looms.
- Paper capacity enhancement adds 28 tons per day.
- Hybrid renewable energy project comprises 60 MW wind power and 20 MW solar power (AC).
- Investment distribution: INR 1022 Crores for Budhni modernisation, INR 1660 Crores for Dhar yarn plant, INR 1018 Crores for sheeting, INR 296 Crores for paper, and INR 654 Crores for power project.
- Capacity utilisation rates vary from 58% to 100% across units as per latest data.
Strategic context
- The expansion aims to strengthen Trident's market position and operational capabilities.
- The project supports sustainable and environmentally responsible operations while improving energy efficiency.
- Capacity expansions across multiple facilities ensure increased production presence in domestic and international markets.
Highlights
- Total investment approved: INR 4650 Crores across five major capacity expansions.
- Budhni plant modernization includes spindle upgrade from 48,000 to 70,176 spindles and rotor replacement from 960 to 2,400 units.
- Dhar facility development on 179.2 acres for 199,680 spindles costing approximately INR 106.09 Crores for land.
- Sheeting business to add 336 looms; paper production capacity to increase by 28 TPD.
- 60 MW hybrid renewable power project (60 MW Wind + 20 MW Solar AC) to be completed by October 31, 2028.
- Expected completion timelines range from December 31, 2027 to September 30, 2029.
Disclosures
- SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
- SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026
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