DCM Shriram Ltd and Aarti Industries Ltd (AIL) have announced a long-term strategic agreement for the supply of chlorine.

Under this arrangement, 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 part of this partnership, the companies will establish a state-of-the-art, jacketed underground chlorine pipeline between their plants. Designed with precision engineering, the pipeline ensures safety, reliability, and environmental protection. Once fully operational, AIL is expected to purchase an additional 200 tonnes of chlorine per day in steady state over-and-above the existing 150 tonnes per day being purchased currently by AIL from DCM Shriram Chemicals.

Sabaleel Nandy, ED and CEO, DCM Shriram Chemicals, said, "This agreement is a milestone in strengthening the deep trust and collaboration between DCM Shriram Ltd and Aarti Industries. By committing long-term chlorine supply through world-class infrastructure, we are reinforcing our leadership in safe, sustainable, and reliable chemical integration. This partnership not only validates DCM Shriram’s credibility as a preferred supplier but also enables us to further enhance our ‘indirect chlorine integration’—a key lever in maximising value and ensuring optimal utilisation of our caustic soda capacities."

Suyog Kotecha, CEO, AIL, said: "This Partnership between AIL and DCM Shriram Ltd is based on mutual synergies to support the costeffective manufacturing of critical chemicals. It reflects AIL’s commitment to forging long-term, strategic partnerships that strengthen supply security while prioritising operational safety and sustainability in a costefficient manner. Chlorine is vital to our value chain and securing it through a dedicated pipeline ensures reliability and efficiency. Building on our earlier experience at Zone-II, Jhagadia, this partnership with DCM Shriram reflects our commitment to delivering value to customers, investors, and communities through safer and more reliable operations."