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Grasim
Industries Limited, a flagship company of
the Aditya Birla Group, ranks among India's largest
private sector companies, with consolidated net
turnover of Rs.184 billion and a consolidated
net profit of Rs.29 billion (FY2009).
Starting as a textiles manufacturer in 1948, today
Grasim's businesses comprise viscose staple fibre
(VSF), cement, chemicals and textiles. Its core
businesses are VSF and cement, which contribute
to over 90 per cent of its revenues and operating
profits.
The
Aditya Birla Group is the worlds largest
producer of VSF, commanding a 24 per cent global
market share. Grasim, with an aggregate capacity
of 333,975 tpa has a global market share of 11
per cent. It is also the second largest producer
of caustic soda (which is used in the production
of VSF) in India.
In
cement, Grasim along with its subsidiary UltraTech
Cement Ltd. has a capacity of 41.6 million tpa
and is a leading cement player in India. In July
2004, Grasim acquired a majority stake and management
control in UltraTech Cement Limited. One of the
largest of its kind in the cement sector, this
acquisition catapulted the Aditya Birla Group
to the top of the league in India.
Viscose staple fibre
Grasim is India's pioneer in viscose staple fibre
(VSF). >>
Cement
Grasim has grown to become a leading cement player
in India. >>
Chemicals
Grasim has India's second largest caustic soda
unit. >>
Textiles
Grasim has strong nation-wide retail network and
also caters to international fashion houses in
USA and UK. >>
more
about the businesses
Capacities
|
Division
|
Capacity
|
| Viscose
Staple Fibre (VSF) |
333,975
tpa
|
| Joint
venture |
|
|
Birla
Jingwei Fibres Company Limited |
35,000
tpa
|
| Cement
|
|
|
Grey
cement
|
16.75
million tpa
|
| Ready-mix
concrete |
5.6
million cubic metres
|
| White
cement |
475,000
tpa
|
| Chemicals |
258,000
tpa
|
| Textiles |
|
|
Yarn
|
8832
spindles
|
| Subsidiaries
|
|
| Grasim
Bhiwani Textiles Ltd. |
|
| Fabric |
148
looms
|
| Yarn |
35,808
spindles
|

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