PCBL Chemical Limited (formerly PCBL Limited) has officially announced the successful commissioning of an additional brownfield capacity at its manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu. This expansion, executed through its wholly-owned subsidiary M/s PCBL (TN) Limited, adds 30,000 MT of carbon black production capacity to the existing facility. The company confirmed that commercial production from this newly commissioned line commenced on March 27, 2026. This strategic move is expected to significantly bolster the company’s production capabilities and support its long-term growth objectives.

The detailed disclosure submitted under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, specifies that the expansion brings a total additional capacity of 30,000 MTPA to the Tamil Nadu site. Prior to this addition, the existing capacity stood at 2,07,000 MTPA with a high utilization rate of approximately 88%. The commissioning process was completed as part of the company’s phase-wise expansion strategy to meet rising demand in both domestic and international markets. This project was a critical component of the company’s 2025-26 capital expenditure plan, aimed at scaling operations within its carbon black segment.

PCBL Chemical Limited, a part of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, stands as India’s largest and the world’s seventh-largest producer of carbon black. The company operates in three primary verticals: Rubber Black, Specialty Black, and Chemicals through its acquisition of Aquapharm. Recent 2025 updates highlight the company’s diversification into battery chemicals and specialty conductive grades, with a superconductive grade facility expected to be operational by late 2025. In March 2026, the company secured unanimous approval from debenture holders to defer financial covenant testing for the 2025-26 fiscal year, providing greater flexibility for these expansion initiatives. Additionally, the company recently received the “Outstanding Performance Delivery” award at the CEAT Vendor Meet 2026.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, PCBL Chemical reported a consolidated revenue of ₹1,845.62 Crores, reflecting a decline of approximately 8.18% compared to the previous quarter. The company’s net profit for the same period saw a sharp contraction to ₹2.02 Crores, down significantly from ₹61.70 Crores in the preceding quarter. This downturn was primarily attributed to lower realizations in the carbon black segment and increased raw material costs during late 2025. Notable institutional investors holding significant stakes as of December 2025 include the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) with a 2.81% stake and various schemes under HDFC Mutual Fund and Bandhan Small Cap Fund. Promoter holding in the company also saw a marginal increase to 53.38% during the December 2025 quarter.