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'''Tata Chemicals Limited''' ({{BSE|500770}}) is an Indian global company with interests in [[chemical]]s, crop protection and specialty chemistry products headquartered in [[Mumbai, India]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Br Natarajan |url=http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/education/200802027097.htm |title=BITS Pilani and Tata Chemicals Join Hands for HRD |publisher=Indiaprwire.com |access-date=16 July 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721132405/http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/education/200802027097.htm |archive-date=21 July 2011 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The company is one of the largest chemical companies in India with operations in India, Europe, North America and Africa.<ref name=minturea/> Tata Chemicals is a subsidiary of [[Tata Group]] conglomerate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/snapshot/snapshot_article.asp?ticker=878472&page=0 |title=Tata Chemicals Ltd. (878472): Company Description - BusinessWeek |publisher=Investing.businessweek.com |date=24 May 2010 |access-date=16 July 2010}}</ref>
'''Tata Chemicals Limited''' is an Indian global company with interests in [[chemical]]s, crop protection and specialty chemistry products headquartered in [[Mumbai]], India.<ref>{{cite web |author=Br Natarajan |url=http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/education/200802027097.htm |title=BITS Pilani and Tata Chemicals Join Hands for HRD |publisher=Indiaprwire.com |access-date=16 July 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721132405/http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/education/200802027097.htm |archive-date=21 July 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The company is one of the largest chemical companies in India with operations in India, Europe, North America and Africa.<ref name=minturea/> Tata Chemicals is a subsidiary of [[Tata Group]] conglomerate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/snapshot/snapshot_article.asp?ticker=878472&page=0 |title=Tata Chemicals Ltd. (878472): Company Description – BusinessWeek |publisher=Investing.businessweek.com |date=24 May 2010 |access-date=16 July 2010}}</ref>


==Plant locations==
==Plant locations==
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*[[Magadi, Kenya|Magadi]] (Kenya)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tatachemicals.com/contact_us/overview.htm#office |title=Contact us |publisher=Tata Chemicals |date=30 November 2008 |access-date=16 July 2010}}</ref>
*[[Magadi, Kenya|Magadi]] (Kenya)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tatachemicals.com/contact_us/overview.htm#office |title=Contact us |publisher=Tata Chemicals |date=30 November 2008 |access-date=16 July 2010}}</ref>


Tata Chemicals has the second largest [[soda ash]] production capacity plant in India. This was the second soda ash plant built in India by Kapilram Vakil (Grandson of late Indian justice [[Nanabhai Haridas]]) that started operating in the year 1944.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tata.in/aboutus/articlesinside/Chemicals-with-a-capital-sea |title=Chemicals with a capital sea |publisher=Tata.in |date=1 April 2004 |access-date=4 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809011427/http://www.tata.in/aboutus/articlesinside/Chemicals-with-a-capital-sea |archive-date=9 August 2016 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The township Mithapur, derives its name from "Mitha" which means salt in Gujarati language.
Tata Chemicals has the second largest [[soda ash]] production capacity plant in India. This was the second soda ash plant built in India by Kapilram Vakil (Grandson of late Indian justice [[Nanabhai Haridas]]) that started operating in the year 1944.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tata.in/aboutus/articlesinside/Chemicals-with-a-capital-sea |title=Chemicals with a capital sea |publisher=Tata.in |date=1 April 2004 |access-date=4 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809011427/http://www.tata.in/aboutus/articlesinside/Chemicals-with-a-capital-sea |archive-date=9 August 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The township Mithapur, derives its name from "Mitha" which means salt in Gujarati language.


Since 2006 Tata Chemicals has owned [[Brunner Mond]], a United Kingdom-based chemical company with operations in [[Magadi, Kenya|Magadi]] (Kenya) and General Chemicals, in United States of America.
Since 2006 Tata Chemicals has owned [[Brunner Mond]], a United Kingdom-based chemical company with operations in [[Magadi, Kenya|Magadi]] (Kenya) and General Chemicals, in United States of America.


On 27 March 2008, Tata Chemicals Ltd acquired 100 per cent<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2008/02/01/stories/2008020152550100.htm |title=Tatas acquire General Chemical of US for $1 b |publisher=The Hindu Business Line |date=1 February 2008 |access-date=16 July 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dholerametrocity.com/News-Tata-plans-to-invest-in-lithium-ion-battery-manufacturing-in-Gujarat.php |title=Tata plans to invest in lithium ion battery manufacturing in Gujarat |publisher=The Hindu Business Line |date=18 January 2019 |access-date=16 July 2019}}</ref> With all these acquisitions, combined capacity of production has increased to around 5.17 million tons of soda ash.
On 27 March 2008, Tata Chemicals Ltd acquired 100 per cent<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2008/02/01/stories/2008020152550100.htm |title=Tatas acquire General Chemical of US for $1 b |work=Business Line|date=1 February 2008 |access-date=16 July 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dholerametrocity.com/News-Tata-plans-to-invest-in-lithium-ion-battery-manufacturing-in-Gujarat.php |title=Tata plans to invest in lithium ion battery manufacturing in Gujarat |work=Business Line|date=18 January 2019 |access-date=16 July 2019}}</ref> With all these acquisitions, combined capacity of production has increased to around 5.17 million tons of soda ash.


In April 2010, Tata Chemicals acquired 25% stake in ammonia-urea fertilizer complex in Gabon for {{USD}}290 million.<ref name=minturea>{{cite web|url=http://www.livemint.com/2011/04/11191454/TCL-buys-25-stake-in-urea-com.html?h=B |title=TCL buys 25% stake in urea complex in Africa for $290 mn |date=11 April 2010 }}</ref> The first phase of the plant will have a full operational capacity of 2.2 billion tons of ammonia and 3.85 billion tons of urea per day.<ref name=minturea/>
In April 2010, Tata Chemicals acquired 25% stake in ammonia-urea fertilizer complex in Gabon for {{USD}}290 million.<ref name=minturea>{{cite web|url=http://www.livemint.com/2011/04/11191454/TCL-buys-25-stake-in-urea-com.html?h=B |title=TCL buys 25% stake in urea complex in Africa for $290 mn |date=11 April 2010 }}</ref> The first phase of the plant will have a full operational capacity of 2.2 billion tons of ammonia and 3.85 billion tons of urea per day.<ref name=minturea/>
Recently, Tata Chemicals sold its urea business to Pune-based Yara India, part of the Norwegian chemical company,Yara International.
Recently, Tata Chemicals sold its urea business to Pune-based Yara India, part of the Norwegian chemical company, Yara International.


==Research and Development Center==
==Research and Development Center==
The Research and Development Center Tata Chemicals Innovation Center located at [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]] started operations in 2004. The team of scientists is working in the following areas: Food Science & Technology, Advanced Materials, Green Chemistry,<ref>{{cite news |last= John|first= Satish|date= 8 September 2009|title= Tata Chemicals working on a green makeover|url= https://www.livemint.com/Companies/7GDdow76nELdfmCb5RTXJK/Tata-Chemicals-working-on-a-green-makeover.html|work= [[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]}}</ref> Biochemicals, Metabolites, and Nutraceuticals. Other innovation centers include Rallis Innovation Chemistry Hub (RICH) and Metahelix Life Sciences in Bengaluru, and Tata Chemicals R&D Centre in Mithapur, Gujarat.
The Research and Development Center Tata Chemicals Innovation Center located at [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]] started operations in 2004. The team of scientists is working in the following areas: Food Science & Technology, Advanced Materials, Green Chemistry,<ref>{{cite news |last= John|first= Satish|date= 8 September 2009|title= Tata Chemicals working on a green makeover|url= https://www.livemint.com/Companies/7GDdow76nELdfmCb5RTXJK/Tata-Chemicals-working-on-a-green-makeover.html|work= [[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]}}</ref> Biochemicals, Metabolites, and [[Nutraceutical]]s. Other innovation centers include Rallis Innovation Chemistry Hub (RICH) and Metahelix Life Sciences in Bengaluru, and Tata Chemicals R&D Centre in Mithapur, Gujarat.


==Product range==
==Product range==
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*'''Basic Chemistry Products''' - Soda ash, Sodium bicarbonate, Caustic soda, Chlorine, Liquid bromine, Gypsum, Phosphoric acid, Cement and Sulphuric acids.
*'''Basic Chemistry Products''' – Soda ash, Sodium bicarbonate, Caustic soda, Chlorine, Liquid bromine, Gypsum, Phosphoric acid, Cement and Sulphuric acids.
*'''Energy Sciences Products''' - Li-ion battery packs and recycling of spent Li-ion batteries.
*'''Energy Sciences Products''' – Li-ion battery packs and recycling of spent Li-ion batteries.
*'''Nutritional Sciences Products''' - Tata NQ offers nature-inspired and science-backed ingredient and formulation solutions catering to human and animal health.
*'''Nutritional Sciences Products''' – Tata NQ offers nature-inspired and science-backed ingredient and formulation solutions catering to human and animal health.
*'''Material Sciences Products''' - Nano Zinc Oxide and Specialty silica.
*'''Material Sciences Products''' – Nano Zinc Oxide and Specialty silica.
*'''Agro Sciences Products''' - Crop protection and hybrid seeds.
*'''Agro Sciences Products''' – Crop protection and hybrid seeds.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 17:42, 2 December 2021

Tata Chemicals Limited
Traded as
IndustryChemicals
Founded1938
Headquarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra
,
India
Area served
Global
Key people
Natarajan Chandrasekaran
(Chairman),
Ramakrishnan Mukundan
(MD & CEO)
ProductsBasic and industrial chemicals, nitrogenous and phosphatic fertilizers, industrial (re)finishing products, coatings and crop nutritions
Revenue₹10,667 crore (US$1.2 billion) (2020)[1]
₹1,593 crore (US$180 million) (2020)[1]
₹1,032 crore (US$120 million) (2020)[1]
ParentTata Group
SubsidiariesTata Chemicals Europe
Websitewww.tatachemicals.com

Tata Chemicals Limited is an Indian global company with interests in chemicals, crop protection and specialty chemistry products headquartered in Mumbai, India.[2] The company is one of the largest chemical companies in India with operations in India, Europe, North America and Africa.[3] Tata Chemicals is a subsidiary of Tata Group conglomerate.[4]

Plant locations[edit]

Tata Chemicals has the second largest soda ash production capacity plant in India. This was the second soda ash plant built in India by Kapilram Vakil (Grandson of late Indian justice Nanabhai Haridas) that started operating in the year 1944.[6] The township Mithapur, derives its name from "Mitha" which means salt in Gujarati language.

Since 2006 Tata Chemicals has owned Brunner Mond, a United Kingdom-based chemical company with operations in Magadi (Kenya) and General Chemicals, in United States of America.

On 27 March 2008, Tata Chemicals Ltd acquired 100 per cent[7][8] With all these acquisitions, combined capacity of production has increased to around 5.17 million tons of soda ash.

In April 2010, Tata Chemicals acquired 25% stake in ammonia-urea fertilizer complex in Gabon for US$290 million.[3] The first phase of the plant will have a full operational capacity of 2.2 billion tons of ammonia and 3.85 billion tons of urea per day.[3] Recently, Tata Chemicals sold its urea business to Pune-based Yara India, part of the Norwegian chemical company, Yara International.

Research and Development Center[edit]

The Research and Development Center Tata Chemicals Innovation Center located at Pune, Maharashtra started operations in 2004. The team of scientists is working in the following areas: Food Science & Technology, Advanced Materials, Green Chemistry,[9] Biochemicals, Metabolites, and Nutraceuticals. Other innovation centers include Rallis Innovation Chemistry Hub (RICH) and Metahelix Life Sciences in Bengaluru, and Tata Chemicals R&D Centre in Mithapur, Gujarat.

Product range[edit]

  • Basic Chemistry Products – Soda ash, Sodium bicarbonate, Caustic soda, Chlorine, Liquid bromine, Gypsum, Phosphoric acid, Cement and Sulphuric acids.
  • Energy Sciences Products – Li-ion battery packs and recycling of spent Li-ion batteries.
  • Nutritional Sciences Products – Tata NQ offers nature-inspired and science-backed ingredient and formulation solutions catering to human and animal health.
  • Material Sciences Products – Nano Zinc Oxide and Specialty silica.
  • Agro Sciences Products – Crop protection and hybrid seeds.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/chemicals/tatachemicals/TC
  2. ↑ Br Natarajan. "BITS Pilani and Tata Chemicals Join Hands for HRD". Indiaprwire.com. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "TCL buys 25% stake in urea complex in Africa for $290 mn". 11 April 2010.
  4. ↑ "Tata Chemicals Ltd. (878472): Company Description – BusinessWeek". Investing.businessweek.com. 24 May 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  5. ↑ "Contact us". Tata Chemicals. 30 November 2008. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  6. ↑ "Chemicals with a capital sea". Tata.in. 1 April 2004. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
  7. ↑ "Tatas acquire General Chemical of US for $1 b". Business Line. 1 February 2008. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  8. ↑ "Tata plans to invest in lithium ion battery manufacturing in Gujarat". Business Line. 18 January 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  9. ↑ John, Satish (8 September 2009). "Tata Chemicals working on a green makeover". Mint.

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