What we do Primo Chemicals Ltd is the largest Caustic Soda producer in Northern India, manufacturing chemicals including Caustic Soda Lye, Hydrochloric Acid, Liquid Chlorine, and Aluminium Chloride. |
Founded in 1,975 |
Market share Largest Caustic Soda producer in Northern India with increasing capacity up to 165,000 TPA. |
Problem solved Provides essential chemicals supporting industries like textiles, paper, and water treatment, ensuring supply of high-quality, efficient chemical products. |
Top clients or who we serve Industries including textiles, paper, plastic, and water treatment; serves mostly B2B clients within India. |
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Our journey and innovations Started in 1975, expanded capacity over decades, shifted to membrane cell technology; recently added stable bleaching powder and aluminium chloride plants. |
Where we operate Operations based in Punjab, India with products distributed domestically; plans to sustain and grow market presence regionally. |
Top products or what we offer Caustic Soda Lye, Caustic Soda Flakes, Hydrochloric Acid, Liquid Chlorine, Stable Bleaching Powder, Aluminium Chloride, Hydrogen Gas. |
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Raw materials needed Salt (sodium chloride), water, coal for captive power plant, membrane materials for electrolysis cells. |
Raw materials supplier Sourced from regional salt suppliers and Northern Coalfields Limited for coal under long-term contracts. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue primarily recurring from chemical sales with some cyclical elements influenced by industrial demand. |
Our industry position Market leader in Northern India for caustic soda with growing capacity and improving operational efficiency. |
Financial highlights FY 2024-25 revenue of ₹576.45 crores with a net profit of ₹3.56 crores; EBITDA grew 238.76% YoY reflecting strong operational recovery. |
Geographical revenue split Primarily domestic revenue from Northern India; no detailed segment geography data available. |
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Whats driving growth Capacity expansion, increased sales realization, stable captive power supply, and operational efficiency improvements. |
Our future plans Continued capacity expansion and operational optimization with ongoing projects like power plant and flake caustic production. |
Our green promise Committed to environmental compliance with pollution control and energy audits for sustainability. |
Our people and values Focus on safety, employee training, cordial industrial relations, zero tolerance for workplace harassment. |
Key challenges ahead Power supply stability and market demand fluctuations for bleaching powder and aluminium chloride products. |
Interesting facts Company evolved from Punjab Alkalies and Chemicals Limited with a long history since 1975, recently renamed in 2022. |
Risks and strategy Mitigating power cost risks by captive power plant; managing market demand through product diversification and operational efficiencies. |
