Indian Oil Corp. plans to invest over Rs 61,000 crore in building a petrochemical complex in Paradip, Odisha, to meet the growing demand for petrochemicals in India.
The new petrochemical complex in Paradip is expected to be ready by 2029 and will produce various petrochemicals essential for industries like pharmaceuticals and agriculture, reducing reliance on imports.
India's demand for petrochemicals is estimated to grow from 30-35 million tonnes now to 80 million tonnes by 2040, which requires establishing new facilities every two years.
The Paradip petrochemical complex will be a game-changer, catalyzing industrial growth and self-sufficiency in the entire eastern region, and saving over Rs 30,000 crore annually in foreign exchange.