Ashwin Muthiah, Chairman of MPL and Founder Chairman of AM International
Manali Petrochemicals Limited (MPL), a petrochemical manufacturing company and part of AM International, Singapore, has expanded its Propylene Glycol (PG) Plant. The newly established facility will commence operations upon receipt of the Consent to Operate (CTO) from the Tamil Nadu State Pollution Control Board, says a releases
With this expansion, MPL will increase its Propylene Glycol production capacity by 50,000 tonnes per annum (KTPA), augmenting the existing capacity of 22,000 KTPA. This strategic initiative underscores MPL’s steadfast commitment to the Government of India’s “Make in India vision”, bringing advanced manufacturing capabilities to the domestic market.
Ashwin Muthiah, Chairman of MPL and Founder Chairman of AM International, commented: “The facility demonstrates our commitment to sustainable expansion, meeting evolving customer expectations, and reinforcing our market leadership. It also reflects our focus on local manufacturing and alignment with the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative — a step toward reducing import dependence and contributing to a resilient domestic economy.”
By leveraging cutting-edge technology and harnessing the expertise of local talent, MPL aims to significantly reduce India’s reliance on imported Propylene Glycol, meet the growing demands of domestic and industrial consumers. This expansion will further strengthen India’s position as a competitive global manufacturing hub, says a release
Published on July 17, 2025
