The products falling under these product groups are used mainly for internal consumption and by customers belonging to Cosmetics, Dyestuff, Pharmaceuticals and Tyre industries. The product groups comprise 23 products. Resorcinol, Resorcinol–formaldehyde resin and 1,3–Cyclohexanedione are some of the key products. During 2024-25, sales decreased by 6% from ` 268 cr to ` 252 cr. Sales in India decreased from ` 158 cr to ` 136 cr, while sales outside India increased from ` 110 cr to ` 116 cr and formed 46% of the total. Atul Products Ltd, which commenced operations in the previous year, streamlined its processes during the year and recorded sales of ` 352 cr. The world market for Resorcinol (a key product) is estimated at US$ 378 mn and is growing at about 3.9%. The size of the world Tyre industry is estimated Bulk Chemicals and Intermediates Product groups: bulk chemicals, adhesion promoters, others at US$ 303 bn and is growing at about 8%. The size of the world Chlor-alkali industry is estimated at US$ 75 bn and is growing at about 4.3%. The Tyre industry is expected to grow further because of increasing population on the one hand and improved standards of living on the other. The captive consumption of bulk chemicals is expected to grow as the Company expands the manufacturing capacities for various products. It will participate in this growth by — i) increasing its manufacturing efficiencies, ii) debottlenecking and adding capacities, iii) introducing downstream products and iv) widening its market reach. The demand and price of bulk chemicals are cyclical in nature. Fluctuations in foreign exchange may impact sales realisations. Colors Product groups: dyestuffs, pigments, dye intermediates, textile chemicals, others The product groups comprise about 488 products. The products are used by customers belonging to the Textile, Paint and Coatings and Paper industries. Vat green 1, Sulphur black 1 and Pigment red 168 are some of the key products. During 2024-25, sales increased by 15% from ` 546 cr to ` 630 cr. The increase in sales was driven by volume The main user industries are growing well due to improved standards of living. The Company will participate in this growth by — i) broadening its market reach, ii) increasing its manufacturing efficiencies iii) introducing new products and applications and iv) adding downstream value to co-products. Fluctuations in foreign exchange may impact sales realisations. growth, owing to the addition of new customers and a recovery in demand. Rudolf Atul Chemicals Ltd (RACL), a joint venture company established in 2011-12, offers a complete range of textile chemicals in the Indian market; 69 69 69 Corporate overview Performance overview ESG overview Statutory Reports Financial Statements
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