Indian Companies to Invest $800 Million in Chlor-Alkali Industry by 2021, an Industrial Info Market Brief

The chlor-alkali industry in India is very old. Out of 49 plants across the country, 40% of capacity is located in Gujarat and western India and almost all chlor-alkali plants are now based on green state-of-the-art membrane technology. The production of caustic soda is associated with chlorine. The Indian chlor-alkali industry is driven by the demand for caustic soda, and chlorine is considered a by-product. In the market driven by the demand for caustic soda, companies are continuously investing in expansions of existing unit through unit addition, capacity enhancement or setting up a new facility. Industrial Info is tracking 33 chlor-alkali projects in India valued at $802 million. Click here for a list and see chart below for completion dates.