Balaji Amines Limited has informed the Exchange about Intimation of Commissioning of Commercial Production of New Dimethyl Ether (DME) Plant and Press Release.
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Balaji Amines has successfully commissioned India's first commercial Dimethyl Ether (DME) production plant at its Unit-IV facility in Chincholi MIDC, Solapur, Maharashtra, with commercial production starting from 20th May, 2026. The plant has an annual production capacity of 1,00,000 Metric Tonnes using advanced technology sourced from a foreign company. DME is a clean fuel alternative to LPG, with BIS recently allowing up to 8% blending with LPG. Initially, the company will focus on the aerosol industry and commercial heating applications. The filing also highlights the company's broader strategy to become a leader in EV battery chemicals, including Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC) and N-Methyl Pyrrolidone (NMP) for electronic grades.
This commissioning marks Balaji Amines as the only commercial DME manufacturer in India, providing a first-mover advantage in an emerging alternative fuels market. The expansion diversifies the company's product portfolio and could contribute positively to revenues going forward, though the near-term financial impact will depend on demand uptake and DME adoption by oil marketing companies.