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	7	+Grasim Industries Limited, a flagship company of the US$ 48.3 Billion Aditya Birla Group, ranks amongst the top publicly listed companies in India. Incorporated in 1947, it started as a textiles manufacturer in India. Today, it has evolved into a leading diversified player with leadership presence across many sectors. It is a leading global producer of Viscose Staple Fibre, the largest Chlor-Alkali, Linen and Insulators player in India. Through its subsidiaries, UltraTech Cement and Aditya Birla Capital, it is also India’s largest cement producer and a leading diversified financial services player. At Grasim, there is an endeavour to create sustainable value for 21,000+ employees, 230,000+ shareholders, society and customers. It has a consolidated net revenue of over US$ 10 Billion and an EBITDA of over US$ 1.8 Billion in FY 2019.{{footnote}}https://www.grasim.com/about-us/who-we-are{{/footnote}}
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10		-Grasim Industries Limited, a flagship company of the US$ 48.3 Billion Aditya Birla Group, ranks amongst the top publicly listed companies in India. Incorporated in 1947, it started as a textiles manufacturer in India. Today, it has evolved into a leading diversified player with leadership presence across many sectors. It is a leading global producer of Viscose Staple Fibre, the largest Chlor-Alkali, Linen and Insulators player in India. Through its subsidiaries, UltraTech Cement and Aditya Birla Capital, it is also India’s largest cement producer and a leading diversified financial services player. At Grasim, there is an endeavour to create sustainable value for 21,000+ employees, 230,000+ shareholders, society and customers. It has a consolidated net revenue of over US$ 10 Billion and an EBITDA of over US$ 1.8 Billion in FY 2019.
	11	+== Viscose Staple Fibre ==
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	13	+Grasim is India's pioneer in VSF — a man-made, bio-degradable fibre that is fast emerging as a sustainable alternative to cotton. A versatile fibre, VSF is used in apparel, home textiles, dress materials, knit wears and non-woven applications. The company's Birla Cellulose range of fibres can be used in their original form, or can be blended with all natural and synthetic fibres for enhanced comfort and feel.{{footnote}}https://www.grasim.com/about-us/our-businesses/viscose-staple-fibre{{/footnote}}
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18		-Grasim is India's pioneer in VSF — a man-made, bio-degradable fibre that is fast emerging as a sustainable alternative to cotton. A versatile fibre, VSF is used in apparel, home textiles, dress materials, knit wears and non-woven applications. The company's Birla Cellulose range of fibres can be used in their original form, or can be blended with all natural and synthetic fibres for enhanced comfort and feel.
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22	22	Starting production in 1954 at its Nagda facility, the business has grown steadily over six decades. The Pulp & Fibre Business derives its competitive edge from its integrated business model, with captive raw materials - dissolving grade wood pulp, caustic soda, carbon-disulphide, power generation and steam.
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25	25	Through brownfield expansion and debottlenecking initiatives, the company plan to expand VSF capacity to 788 KTPA from 566 KTPA by FY 2020-21.
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	19	+== Viscose Filament Yarn ==
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	21	+Grasim is one of India’s major Viscose Filament Yarn (VFY) player. Also known as rayon, VFY is a natural fibre which can be made to resemble silk, cotton and wool in its feel and texture.  Known for its versatility, VFY has superior drape, fluidity and lustre which makes it a popular choice for manufacturing fabrics such as georgettes, crepes and chiffons. Manufactured under the brand name, Raysil (formerly RayOne), by Grasim’s Indian Rayon unit, the VFY comes in a wide range of 600 shades with the flexibility of reproducing any shade to suit customer needs.{{footnote}}https://www.grasim.com/about-us/our-businesses/viscose-filament-yarn{{/footnote}}
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30		-Grasim is one of India’s major Viscose Filament Yarn (VFY) player. Also known as rayon, VFY is a natural fibre which can be made to resemble silk, cotton and wool in its feel and texture.  Known for its versatility, VFY has superior drape, fluidity and lustre which makes it a popular choice for manufacturing fabrics such as georgettes, crepes and chiffons. Manufactured under the brand name, Raysil (formerly RayOne), by Grasim’s Indian Rayon unit, the VFY comes in a wide range of 600 shades with the flexibility of reproducing any shade to suit customer needs.
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34	34	The VFY business became a part of Grasim on 1st July, 2017, following the merger of Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd. Subsequently, Grasim acquired the rights to operate and manage the Century Rayon division of Century Textiles and Industries Ltd. (CTIL) from the 1st of February, 2018.  Since then, Grasim’s production of VFY capacity has increased from 21 KTPA to 47 KTPA. It also accounts for 55% of VFY exports from India making it the largest exporter of VFY in India.
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37	37	The Indian Rayon unit, located at Veraval in Gujarat, is the first to be accredited with the ISO 9001:2000 and the ISO 14001:2004 certification. It also has the OHSAS 18001 and OEKO Tex certification.
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	27	+== Chemicals ==
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	29	+In 1972, Grasim’s chemicals business was set up to manufacture caustic soda for the company’s VSF unit. Today, it is one of India’s largest caustic soda producers and is a market leader in the chlor-alkali segment.  Over the years, Grasim’s chemicals business has created a strong foothold in the industry and offers a wide range of products from chlorine derivatives to epoxy.{{footnote}}https://www.grasim.com/about-us/our-businesses/chemicals{{/footnote}}
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42		-In 1972, Grasim’s chemicals business was set up to manufacture caustic soda for the company’s VSF unit. Today, it is one of India’s largest caustic soda producers and is a market leader in the chlor-alkali segment.  Over the years, Grasim’s chemicals business has created a strong foothold in the industry and offers a wide range of products from chlorine derivatives to epoxy.
	31	+=== Chlor-alkali ===
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48	48	In 2016, Grasim’s merger with Aditya Birla Chemicals India Ltd. (ABCIL) helped catapult the company’s caustic soda capacity from 452 KTPA to 884 KTPA making it the largest producer of caustic soda in India back then. Today, Grasim’s total caustic soda capacity is 1,147 KTPA. In FY19, the chlor-alkali business achieved 1 million tonnes of caustic sales entering the ivy league of top 10 businesses in the sector globally.
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51	51	The business uses cost-effective membrane cell technology and is largely self-sufficient in power. For gainful utilisation of chlorine, the business has portfolio of chlorine derivatives like Stable Bleaching Powder (SBP), Polyaluminium Chloride (PAC), Chlorosulphonic Acid (CSA), Chlorinated Paraffin Wax (CPW), Calcium Chloride (CaCl) and Aluminium Chloride (AlCl).
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	37	+=== Epoxy ===
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57	57	The business’ epoxy products range from basic products like liquid epoxy resins to value added products like formulated resins, reactive diluents and hardeners. The manufacturing complex at Vilayat houses a 123 KTPA capacity epoxy plant.
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	41	+== Textiles ==
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60		-Textiles
	43	+Grasim ventured into the textiles industry in 1949 by setting up Jaya Shree Textiles at Rishra, West Bengal. Today, Jaya Shree Textiles is one of India’s leading linen and wool manufacturers. It has four strategic business units (SBUs) i.e., linen spinning, linen fabric, wool combing and worsted spinning. All four SBUs are driven by the common goal of making the workplace a source of creativity, innovation, and self-fulfilment for all employees. It is the only integrated linen factory in the country with state-of-the-art facilities equipped with the latest spinning, weaving and finishing systems from Switzerland and Italy. Today, Jaya Shree Textiles sells its products in over 50 countries, spanning across six continents.{{footnote}}https://www.grasim.com/about-us/our-businesses/textiles{{/footnote}}
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62		-Grasim ventured into the textiles industry in 1949 by setting up Jaya Shree Textiles at Rishra, West Bengal. Today, Jaya Shree Textiles is one of India’s leading linen and wool manufacturers. It has four strategic business units (SBUs) i.e., linen spinning, linen fabric, wool combing and worsted spinning. All four SBUs are driven by the common goal of making the workplace a source of creativity, innovation, and self-fulfilment for all employees. It is the only integrated linen factory in the country with state-of-the-art facilities equipped with the latest spinning, weaving and finishing systems from Switzerland and Italy. Today, Jaya Shree Textiles sells its products in over 50 countries, spanning across six continents.
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66	66	Jaya Shree Textiles has provided the evolving Indian fashion industry with an international edge. Finest flax is sourced from France, Belgium and other parts of Europe to make 100% pure linen. Cutting edge European technology is used to spin the fibres, weave and dye them which makes it unique and difficult to replicate. This superior technology also enables Jaya Shree Textiles to manufacture over 3000 different types of weaves, textures and blends. The company has significantly revolutionised the Indian textile market by popularising linen in India across a wide customer base with its brand ‘Linen Club’.
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69	69	Over the years, Jaya Shree Textiles has become a preferred textile company for wool tops, 100% wool and wool blended yarns, for both weaving and knitting, pure linen yarn, pure linen fabrics and linen blended fabrics — both globally as well as in the domestic markets.
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72	72	In 1995, the company established Vikram Woollens at Malanpur in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh. A prominent player in the worsted yarn segment, it offers a wide range of wool and wool blends such as wool and polyester, wool, polyester and lycra, wool land silk, wool and nylon and speciality yarns such as 100% cashmere and cashmere blends. The superior product quality has helped it establish a strong foothold in markets across India. Vikram Woollens has recorded robust growth in the Indian textiles market and is today an emerging leader of the Indian textiles business.
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	51	+== Fertilisers ==
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77	77	Grasim’s fertiliser division, Indo Gulf Fertilisers (IGF) is a leading agri-solutions provider. From sowing to harvesting, it develops solutions and products for each stage of farming. Marketed under the name ‘Birla Shaktiman’, the brand is one of the most popular fertiliser brands in the Indo-Gangetic plain, the core market where it operates.
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