Grasim’s Kharagpur Resin Block Begins Commercial Production, Adds 24 MLPA Capacity

New resin block boosts Grasim’s manufacturing footprint  
Grasim Industries Ltd has officially begun commercial production at its newly commissioned Resin Block located within the Birla Opus Paints facility in Kharagpur, West Bengal. The announcement, made via regulatory filings on November 12, 2025, marks a strategic expansion of the company’s manufacturing capabilities in the paints segment.

The new unit adds an installed capacity of 24 million litres per annum (MLPA), taking the total resin block capacity across all Birla Opus plants to 92 MLPA. This development follows the earlier commencement of other paint production lines at the same site in October 2025.

Grasim’s expansion is aimed at catering to growing domestic demand while reinforcing its commitment to backward integration and supply chain efficiency. The company continues to invest in infrastructure to support its entry into the competitive paints market.

Major takeaways  

• Commercial production of resin block began on November 12, 2025  
• Location: Birla Opus Paints plant, Kharagpur, West Bengal  
• Installed capacity added: 24 MLPA  
• Total resin block capacity across Birla Opus plants: 92 MLPA  
• Strategic move to support domestic demand and supply chain integration  
   

Sources: Grasim Industries Ltd (Regulatory Filing), FilingReader, InvestyWise