MUMBAI, 3 February 2026: Tata Chemicals Limited has approved an investment of ₹515 crore to establish a greenfield manufacturing facility for Iodised Vacuum Salt Dried (IVSD) salt at Valinokkam in Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu, marking a major capacity expansion in its salt business.

The decision was cleared by the company’s Board of Directors at its meeting held on February 2, 2026. The proposed plant will have an annual production capacity of 210 kilo tonnes per annum (KTPA) and is expected to be completed within 36 months.

The project will be financed through a mix of internal accruals and external funding, the company said in its regulatory filing under SEBI Listing Regulations.

Tata Chemicals currently operates an IVSD manufacturing capacity of 1.6 million tonnes per annum at its Mithapur plant in Gujarat. The new facility will serve as the company’s second IVSD production site, strengthening its presence in southern India and diversifying its manufacturing footprint.

According to the company, the expansion is aimed at improving supply chain efficiency, reducing logistics costs, and enabling faster distribution to key markets in South India. Establishing a regional manufacturing base is expected to enhance operational resilience while meeting growing demand for iodised salt across consumer and industrial segments.

The investment aligns with Tata Chemicals’ broader strategy of capacity augmentation, geographic diversification, and operational optimisation across its essential products portfolio. By reducing transportation distances and strengthening local sourcing, the company expects to achieve both cost efficiencies and improved service levels.

With the new facility, Tata Chemicals is set to further consolidate its position as one of India’s leading salt manufacturers while supporting regional industrial development and employment generation in Tamil Nadu.