IOL Chemicals Expands Ethyl Acetate and Acetic Anhydride Capacity by ₹9.71 Crore
IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited has expanded Ethyl Acetate capacity by 20,000 MTPA to 1,20,000 MTPA with a ₹4 crore capex. Acetic Anhydride capacity increased by 7,000 MTPA to 32,000 MTPA with a ₹5.71 crore capex. Both expansions were funded by internal accruals and completed on March 2, 2026.
The capacity expansion represents a strategic move to enhance production capabilities and market presence, which could positively impact revenue and profitability.
The company has successfully expanded manufacturing capacities for key products, which is expected to meet growing demand and improve margins.
IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited (IOLCP) has announced significant capacity expansions for two key products: Ethyl Acetate and Acetic Anhydride. The manufacturing capacity for Ethyl Acetate has been increased from 1,00,000 MT per annum to 1,20,000 MT per annum, marking an addition of 20,000 MTPA. This expansion involved a capital expenditure of approximately ₹4 crore, funded through internal accruals.
Concurrently, the company has enhanced the manufacturing capacity of Acetic Anhydride from 25,000 MT per annum to 32,000 MT per annum, adding 7,000 MTPA. This expansion required a capex of about ₹5.71 crore, also financed by internal accruals. Both capacity enhancements were completed on 2nd March 2026.
The rationale behind these expansions is to meet the sustained growth in demand from various sectors for Ethyl Acetate, aiming for improved margin realization through optimum operating leverage. For Acetic Anhydride, the expansion is intended to optimize captive usage and merchant sales.
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