Grasim Industries Limited, a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, ranks among India's largest private sector companies, with consolidated net revenues of Rs.141 billion and a consolidated net profit of Rs.20 billion(FY2007).

Starting as a textiles manufacturer in 1948, today Grasim's businesses comprise viscose staple fibre (VSF), cement, sponge iron, 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 world’s largest producer of VSF, commanding a 21 per cent global market share. Grasim, with an aggregate capacity of 270,100 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(grey cement and white cement), Grasim along with its subsidiary UltraTech Cement Ltd. has a capacity of 30 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
The Aditya Birla Group is the world's largest producer of VSF, commanding a 21 per cent global market share. The company meets India's entire domestic VSF requirements. >>

Cement
The Aditya Birla Group is the 11th largest cement producer in the world and the seventh largest in Asia. >>

Sponge iron
It is the largest merchant producer of sponge iron in India. >>

Chemicals
Grasim has India's second largest caustic soda unit. >>

Textiles
Its premium brands, the Grasim and Graviera range of fabrics, have distinctively positioned themselves as 'the power of fashion'.

All of Grasim's units have earned ISO 9002 and 14001 certifications.
Product quality, innovation and eco-friendliness are a hallmark of all the company's divisions. >>

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