Grasim is the forerunner of the Aditya Birla Group companies with roots going back to the era of India's independence. The flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group started as a textile manufacturer in 1947. Today the company has evolved into a diversified player with leadership presence across many sectors.
It ranks among the largest manufacturer of viscose staple fibre (VSF), viscose fibre yarn (VFY), chlor-alkali, linen and insulators in India. Through its subsidiaries, UltraTech Cement and Aditya Birla Capital, it is also India's largest cement producer and a leading diversified financial services player. The company has built up a significant renewable energy footprint and has recently entered the decorative paints business.
Here's a quick overview of Grasim's businesses and key subsidiaries.
Businesses
Viscose
Viscose Staple Fibre
Grasim is a world leader in viscose staple fibre (VSF) – a man-made, biodegradable fibre that is fast emerging as a sustainable alternative to cotton.
Highlights
- 4 fibre plants and 1 pulp plant in India
- 5,91,000 TPA India capacity
- 4 international Pulp and Fibre JVs
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Viscose Filament Yarn
Grasim is the 3rd largest manufacturer globally of viscose filament yarn (VFY). Also known as rayon, VFY is a natural fibre which can be made to resemble silk, cotton and wool in its feel and texture.
Highlights
- 2 manufacturing locations
- 600+ shades on offer
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Chemicals
Chlor Alkali
Grasim is among the largest producers and the market leader in Chlor alkali in India. Its Chemicals Business offers a wide range of products from chlorine derivatives to epoxy.
Highlights
- 8 manufacturing locations
- 1,147 KTPA capacity
Epoxy
Chlor Alkali
Epoxy is our advanced material and Grasim offers a wide range from basic products such liquid epoxy resins to value-added products like formulated resins, reactive diluents and hardeners.
Highlights
- 1 manufacturing location
- 123 KTPA capacity epoxy plant
- Capacity expansion of 125 KTPA underway
Textiles
Grasim ventured into the textiles industry in 1949 by setting up Jaya Shree Textiles (JST) at Rishra, West Bengal. It is one of India's leading linen and wool manufacturers with a market presence in over 50 countries. JST is the only integrated linen factory in the country with state-of-the-art facilities for spinning, weaving and finishing systems.
Highlights
Capacity
- 41,492 spindles of linen yarn
- 38,740 spindles of worsted yarn
- 3,000+ types of weaves, textures and blends manufactured
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Insulators
Aditya Birla Insulators is India's largest manufacturer of electrical insulators and is among the top 4 insulator manufacturers globally. It produces insulators for transmission lines and substations up to 1,200 kV voltage level, as well as India's railways.
Highlights
- 2 manufacturing facilities for ceramic and composite insulators
- 56,400 TPA manufacturing capacity
- JV with MR GmbH of Germany
Subsidiaries
UltraTech Cement
A $5.8 billion building solutions powerhouse, UltraTech is the largest manufacturer of grey cement, ready mix concrete and white cement in India, and the 3rd largest cement producer globally (excluding China). The company's business operations span the UAE, Bahrain, Sri Lanka and India.
Key Highlights
- No.1 cement and concrete producer in India
- 3rd largest cement maker in the world, excluding China
- 116.8 MTPA cement capacity
- 22 integrated manufacturing units, 27 grinding units
- Over 100,000 channel partners across India
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Aditya Birla Capital
Aditya Birla Capital Ltd (ABCL) is the holding company for the financial services businesses of the Aditya Birla Group. It has a strong presence across protecting, investing and financing solutions.
Highlights
- Among top 5 asset management companies in India
- Rs.3,200 billion assets under management
- Consolidated lending book of Rs575 billion
- Active customer base of 21 million
- 850+ branches, 22,000 employees and 200,000+ agents
Aditya Birla Renewables
The Aditya Birla Group has a strong presence in the renewables space, with reliable and durable solar plants with high uptime, state-of-the-art technology, and a customer-centric approach.
Highlights
- 502 MW operational capacity