What we do Andhra Petrochemicals Ltd manufactures Oxo-Alcohols like 2 Ethyl Hexanol, Normal Butanol and Iso Butanol for applications in plasticizers, adhesives, and pharmaceuticals. |
Founded in 1,984 |
Market share Key supplier fulfilling domestic demand alongside BPCL, IOCL and imports, with 80,000 MT per annum capacity. |
Problem solved Addresses supply gaps in Oxo-Alcohols critical for plastics, coatings, lubricants and pharmaceuticals manufacturing industries. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves chemical manufacturers, plasticizers industry, pharmaceuticals, paints and coatings sectors; operating primarily B2B. |
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Our journey and innovations Since 1994 commercial production; modernized technology in 2010, expanded capacity from 39,000 to 73,000 MTPA, optimizing power use reducing costs. |
Where we operate Operations centered in Andhra Pradesh with sales nationwide, major revenues from Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Maharashtra, Gujarat and other Indian states. |
Top products or what we offer Produces Oxo-Alcohols: 2 Ethyl Hexanol, Normal Butanol, Iso Butanol used in plastics, adhesives, solvents and pharmaceuticals. |
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Raw materials needed Propylene, Naphtha and other petrochemical derivatives sourced mainly from HPCL, BPCL, and GAIL. |
Raw materials supplier Primary propylene supply from HPCL Visakhapatnam, with alternative sourcing from BPCL and GAIL. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue largely cyclical, impacted by raw material prices, international demand and economic growth fluctuations. |
Our industry position Considered a major domestic player with technology from JM Davy, facing competition from BPCL, IOCL and imports. |
Financial highlights FY 2024-25 revenue Rs. 501.89 Cr, net loss Rs. 18.13 Cr due to lower production and price declines; prior year profit Rs. 63.4 Cr. |
Geographical revenue split Significant revenue from Dadra and Nagar Haveli (Rs.170.6 Cr), Maharashtra (Rs.142.7 Cr), Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and other Indian states. |
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Whats driving growth Growth driven by increasing industrial plastics and coatings demand, improvements in operational efficiency, and market demand recovery. |
Our future plans Focus on operational stabilization, potential natural gas infrastructure developments, and capacity utilization improvements. |
Our green promise Committed to sustainability with ISO certifications, emissions monitoring, energy audits and reduction in greenhouse gases. |
Our people and values Employs 317 staff, emphasizes safety with accident-free records and promotes employee health and continuous training. |
Key challenges ahead Risks include raw material supply dependency, international price volatility, environmental regulations, and geopolitical tensions. |
Interesting facts Achieved 20.11 million accident-free man-hours over 16 years and awarded National Safety Award 2024. |
Risks and strategy Mitigates supply risk by alternative sourcing; monitors geopolitical and market risks; focuses on cost control and product quality. |
