What we do Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd manufactures and sells Soda Ash and Ammonium Chloride fertilizer using sustainable chemistry with a focus on low-carbon products. |
Founded in 1,971 |
Market share Key supplier of Light Soda Ash to detergent-based FMCG companies in Southern India with pioneering green chemical products. |
Problem solved Provides essential chemicals for detergents and fertilizers while reducing carbon footprint using biomass fuel and CO2 capture. |
Top clients or who we serve B2B customers mainly in detergent and fertilizer industries across Southern India. |
Key management - |
Our journey and innovations Incorporated in 1971; commissioned Ammonium Chloride plant in 2000; merged with SPIC in 2005; pioneered world's first Green Soda Ash and Ammonium Chloride productions. |
Where we operate Operations centered in India, primarily Tamil Nadu; exports limited with focus on domestic market. |
Top products or what we offer Light Soda Ash, Ammonium Chloride fertilizer produced via enhanced Solvay process; biomass based green products. |
Top brands Not specified; flagship products include Soda Ash and Ammonium Chloride under TAC Fert brand. |
Raw materials needed Salt, lime, ammonia, biomass fuel, carbon dioxide from flue gas. |
Raw materials supplier Internal captive salt production; ammonia and other chemicals sourced externally. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue mostly cyclical, dependent on soda ash and fertilizer market demand. |
Our industry position Among leading soda ash suppliers in Southern India with strong sustainable product positioning. |
Financial highlights Revenue Rs. 309 crore, Net Profit Rs. 62 crore in FY 2024-25; improved production and operational efficiency. |
Geographical revenue split Primarily domestic revenue from India; no detailed split available. |
Order book - |
Whats driving growth Growing demand in detergents, green product innovation, capacity modernization, and operational efficiency. |
Our future plans Expand production capacity, upgrade plant for sustainability, increase renewable energy use, carbon footprint reduction. |
Our green promise Conversion to biomass fuel boilers, carbon capture for green products, shifting to solar and wind energy. |
Our people and values Workforce of 307 employees; unionised with focus on collaborative workplace and talent development. |
Key challenges ahead Market price pressures, raw material cost fluctuations, competition from imports, and demand volatility. |
Interesting facts First company to pilot production of Green Soda Ash and Green Ammonium Chloride globally. |
Risks and strategy Manage market fluctuations through capacity expansion, process optimization, and long-term pricing policies. |
