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Tamilnadu Petroproducts Resumes Propylene Oxide Plant Operations at Manali Facility

Tamilnadu Petroproducts Ltd (TNPETRO) has officially resumed operations at its Propylene Oxide (PO) manufacturing plant in Manali, Chennai, effective May 6, 2026. This restart follows a prior status update on March 16, 2026, regarding an operational halt caused by raw material supply disruptions.

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Key numbers
Market Cap ₹800.3 CrSmall Cap
Revenue TTM ₹1,796.43 CrOperating Income
PE Ratio 6.23Price to Earnings
RSI 47.43Neutral Zone

Key highlights

  • Resumption of Propylene Oxide (PO) plant operations effective May 6, 2026
  • Restoration follows a temporary shutdown period initiated on March 16, 2026
  • The plant is located in the industrial hub of Manali, Chennai
  • Propylene Oxide is a critical chemical intermediate for polyols and automotive foams
  • The company maintains a significant market presence with TTM revenue of ₹1,796.43 crore

Production Commenced — What It Means

Tamilnadu Petroproducts has officially recommenced manufacturing at its Propylene Oxide (PO) facility effective May 6, 2026. This restart marks the end of a temporary operational halt that was first communicated to the exchanges on March 16, 2026. The facility, situated in the industrial corridor of Manali, Chennai, is a specialized unit producing PO through a converted chlorohydrin process.

This resumption is expected to restore the supply chain for downstream polyol production and other specialty chemical applications, addressing the feedstock requirements of various manufacturing sectors after a nearly two-month disruption.

Path to This Milestone

The recent shutdown was triggered by an abrupt disruption in the supply of propylene, a critical raw material for the plant. On March 16, 2026, the company declared a force majeure event after refineries were directed to prioritize LPG production over industrial crude-based products due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. This directive necessitated a temporary halt of the 15,000 MTPA plant.

The restoration of supply lines now allows the company to move past this regulatory and geopolitical hurdle, stabilizing its petrochemical division and resuming normal output levels for its diversified product portfolio.

Business Overview

  • Leading producer of Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB), accounting for approximately 81% of its total turnover
  • Propylene Oxide unit has an installed capacity of 15,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA)
  • Part of the AM International Group with integrated manufacturing units in Manali, Chennai
  • Product suite includes Caustic Soda, Chlorine, and Epichlorohydrin (ECH) for industrial use
  • Propylene Oxide serves as a vital feedstock for polyols used in the automotive and furniture sectors

Financial Context

The company’s financial profile reflects a resilient performance with a trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue of ₹1,796.43 crore and a net profit of ₹128.37 crore. Currently valued at a market capitalization of ₹800.3 crore, TNPETRO trades at a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 6.23, which is significantly lower than the industry average of 39.19. While revenue saw a 7.88% sequential dip in the recent quarter, the company’s focus on streamlining operational costs and capital allocation aims to improve margins, which were recently reported at 7.38% at the operating level.

The PO plant restart is critical for maintaining this margin stability.

Tamilnadu Petroproducts · share price, past month
Tamilnadu Petroproducts · financial snapshot
Share price₹88.95
Market capitalisation₹800.30 Cr
Revenue (annual)₹1,826.78 Cr
Net profit (annual)₹58.35 Cr
Revenue (latest quarter)₹421.29 Cr-7.88% vs previous quarter
Net profit (latest quarter)₹19.88 Cr-41.94% vs previous quarter
P/E (TTM)6.23×Sector 41.91×
Promoter holding34.54%0.00% QoQ
FII holding10.78%Current quarter

Reference market data from a third-party provider, as of the story. Not a valuation or a recommendation.

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Exchange filing by Tamilnadu Petroproducts Limited announcing the resumption of operations at its Propylene Oxide plant. Market figures from a third-party data provider.

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