DCM Shriram, Aarti Industries announce long-term strategic agreement for chlorine supply

DCM Shriram Ltd and Aarti Industries Ltd have entered into a long-term strategic partnership for the supply of chlorine, aimed at enhancing chemical integration and ensuring supply security for critical downstream operations.Under the agreement, DCM Shriram Chemicals will serve as the exclusive supplier of chlorine from its chlor-alkali plant to AIL’s upcoming downstream chemicals facility at Zone IV, Jhagadia, Gujarat. As per the arrangement, the companies will establish a state-of-the-art, jacketed underground chlorine pipeline designed to prioritise safety, reliability, and environmental protection.

Once fully operational, AIL is expected to procure an additional 200 tonnes of chlorine per day from DCM Shriram Chemicals, over and above the 150 tonnes per day it already sources.

DCM Shriram Chemicals, part of the diversified DCM Shriram Ltd conglomerate, is India’s second-largest chlor-alkali producer with a capacity of one million tonnes per annum. Its Jhagadia facility is the country’s largest single-location chlor-alkali plant.Aarti Industries is a global leader in speciality chemicals, ranking among the top four players worldwide in 75% of its portfolio. The company is focused on sustainable development and integrating advanced technologies with robust infrastructure to deliver environmentally-responsible solutions.

The shares of DCM Shriram ended 1.16% in the green in the session on Tuesday, September 2. The stock has jumped close to 11% in the year so far. Shares of Aarti Industries also ended over a percent in green on Tuesday. However, the stock has fallen 8% in 2025 so far.

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