DCW to invest Rs 250 crore in SIOP expansion and power plant upgrades
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DCW Ltd Project Management Committee approved a Rs 250 crore investment plan over 2-3 years. Key initiatives: (1) SIOP capacity expansion from 30,000 MT to 45,000 MT in two phases, with Phase 1 adding 7,000 MT by Q4 FY28 and Phase 2 adding 8,000 MT after stabilisation, and (2) Sahupuram Power Plant improvements to cut power costs and boost efficiency by Q4 FY28. Existing SIOP capacity utilisation is 90 to 100 percent. Funding via bank loans, internal accruals, or both.
Growth-oriented capex signals long-term revenue and margin expansion, though execution and funding risks remain over the 2-3 year horizon.