About Tamilnadu Petroproducts Limited

Tamilnadu Petroproducts Limited (TPL), incorporated in 1984, is a public limited company headquartered in Manali, Chennai, with its registered office located at Manali Express Highway, Manali, Chennai – 600 068. Jointly promoted by Tamilnadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited (TIDCO) and Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Limited (SPIC), TPL manufactures and markets petrochemical and industrial intermediate chemical products including Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB), Caustic Soda (CS lye), Chlorine, and Propylene Oxide. LAB is marketed under the Superlab® brand, primarily for detergents and cleaners, while caustic soda and chlorine cater to textiles, pulp and paper, aluminium, and water treatment sectors. Propylene Oxide finds applications in polyols and propylene glycol production.

The company operates three plants and two offices across India, supplying LAB in 13 states from Baddi in the north to Tuticorin in the south. It commenced exports with 40 metric tons of LAB shipped to South Korea in FY 2024–25, accounting for 0.04% of turnover, with focus remaining primarily on the domestic market. The group includes two subsidiaries.

Key Milestones of Tamilnadu Petroproducts Limited

• Conversion of epichlorohydrin facility to propylene oxide plant in 2018–19 to improve chlorine utilisation and enhance caustic soda production.
• Market leadership in LAB within South India for over three decades, servicing major FMCG and institutional clients.

Tamilnadu Petroproducts Limited Business Segment

Product Mix Contribution (FY 2024–25):

• Linear Alkyl Benzene: 81.11%
• Caustic Soda/Chlorine: 11.70%
• Propylene Oxide: 6.53%

Geographical Mix:

• Exports: 0.04% of turnover, with main markets in India.

TPL operates in a single consolidated segment focused on manufacturing and selling petrochemical and industrial intermediate chemical products, with a dominant share from LAB and supporting products including caustic soda, chlorine, and propylene oxide.

Tamilnadu Petroproducts Limited Key Management

• D Senthi Kumar – Managing Director
• C. Parthiban – Chief Financial Officer
• Sangeetha Sekar – Company Secretary

Latest Updates on Tamilnadu Petroproducts Limited

• Capacity expansion – LAB: Revamping LAB capacity from 120 KTPA to 145 KTPA, with Rs 273 crore committed as of March 31, 2025, and commissioning planned by Q3 FY 2025–26.
• Capacity expansion – Caustic Soda (HCD Plant): Modernising and enhancing capacity from 150 TPD to 250 TPD; Rs 175 crore committed with commissioning scheduled by Q4 FY 2025–26.
• Energy and operations: Renewable power consumption rose 42% year-on-year in FY 2024–25, supporting efficiency at the HCD plant.
• Market development: Began exporting LAB, shipping 40 MT to South Korea in FY 2024–25, while maintaining domestic market focus.
• Credit ratings: CARE Ratings reaffirmed “CARE A+; Stable” for long-term and “CARE A1+” for short-term facilities in January and August 2024.
• Policy environment: The Ministry of Finance imposed a five-year anti-dumping duty on LAB imports from Iran and Qatar, supporting the domestic market.
• Governance: Risk Management Committee reconstituted in August 2024 with Lt. Col. (Retd.) C S Shankar as Chairman; periodic reviews conducted regarding risks and mitigation.