SRF Ltd Approves Rs 250 Crore Capex for New BOPET Thick Film Line
SRF Ltd has approved a significant capital expenditure proposal for the establishment of a new BOPET Thick Film Line, focusing on enhancing specialized product capacity and mitigating market volatility. The Board of Directors sanctioned the project in its meeting held on July 22, 2026.The investment is projected at Rs. 250 Crores. This expansion initiative involves setting up a dedicated line for BOPET Thick Film, which serves industrial and electronic end-use segments.
SRF Ltd intends to add 25,000 MTPA of capacity through this project. The timeline allocated for completing the proposed capacity addition is within 24 months from the date of Board approval.
The financing for the investment will come from a combination of debt and internal accruals.
A review of the key financial and operational details regarding the expansion is provided below:
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Proposed Capacity Addition | 25,000 MTPA |
| Investment Required | Rs. 250 Crores |
| Mode of Financing | Mix of debt and internal accruals |
| Implementation Timeline | Within 24 months from Board approval date |
The rationale behind the project centers on market specialization and stabilizing supply chains. Management noted that BOPET thick film is a specialized product, differentiating it from commodity thin films and allowing better management of cyclicality in the market. Furthermore, due to limited domestic capacity for this specific material in India, the move helps reduce volatility.
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