Borosil Limited has formally notified stock exchanges about significant production disruptions caused by LPG supply restrictions due to a force majeure situation. The company filed an official intimation under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations on March 11, 2026, citing the ongoing Middle East conflict and its impact on global fuel supply as the root cause of the operational challenges.

Force Majeure Declaration and Regulatory Disclosure

The company received communication from Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) regarding LPG supply restrictions stemming from the Middle East conflict's impact on global fuel supply chains. This force majeure situation has directly affected production activities at the company's Jaipur facilities in Rajasthan.

Borosil submitted the mandatory disclosure to both BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 543212) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (Symbol: BOROLTD), providing comprehensive details about the production impact and recovery efforts.

Production Impact Assessment

The LPG supply disruption has created varying levels of impact across different manufacturing units at the Jaipur facility:

Recovery and Coordination Efforts

Borosil is actively coordinating with OMCs and relevant government authorities to secure essential LPG supply for production continuity. The company's management is working systematically to address the supply constraints through proper regulatory channels.

The company stated it is evaluating the financial impact arising from the ongoing LPG supply disruption. Management confirmed they are actively monitoring the evolving situation and committed to providing regular updates to stock exchanges regarding any material developments.

Regulatory Compliance Details

As part of the regulatory disclosure requirements, Borosil provided detailed information in Annexure-A format:

The intimation has been uploaded on the company's official website at www.borosil.com for public access and transparency.

Borosil has announced comprehensive manufacturing expansion plans following board approval on March 10, 2026, for two significant projects that will strengthen the company's production capabilities across Gujarat and Rajasthan. The strategic expansion involves a total investment of ₹92 crores with defined timelines for implementation.

New Manufacturing Facility in Gujarat

The board has approved establishing a new manufacturing plant in Bharuch, Gujarat, targeting glassware products with dedicated mass production lines. The facility will address growing market demand for storage jars, glass bottles, and glass jugs currently sourced from other facilities.

The new facility represents a strategic move to establish dedicated manufacturing capabilities for high-demand product categories, reducing dependency on external sourcing.

Jaipur Capacity Enhancement Project

The company plans to significantly expand its existing borosilicate glass production capacity in Jaipur, aligned with the furnace rebuild cycle. The expansion will substantially increase output while improving operational efficiency.

Strategic Investment Framework

The dual-location expansion strategy reflects Borosil's commitment to scaling operations and addressing capacity bottlenecks. The investment breakdown demonstrates significant capital allocation for growth initiatives.

The Jaipur expansion is expected to remove current capacity bottlenecks, enable new product development, improve furnace utilization, and achieve cost competitiveness through enhanced operational efficiency. Both projects will be financed through internal accruals, demonstrating the company's strong financial position for self-funded growth initiatives.