Feed-Grade DCP Production Commences Under Phase I at Subsidiary's Dahej Facility

Shivam Chemicals has commenced Feed-Grade Dicalcium Phosphate (DCP) production under Phase I at the Dahej, Gujarat facility of its subsidiary, Shivam Chemicals & Minerals Private Limited.

Fri 2 Oct 2026

Production Commenced

Feed-Grade Dicalcium Phosphate (DCP) production under Phase I

Facility Location

Dahej, Gujarat facility of its subsidiary, Shivam Chemicals & Minerals Private Limited

Phase

Phase I

Hydrated Lime Installed Capacity

approximately 5,000 MT per month

What the company announced

Shivam Chemicals Ltd has informed the exchange about the commencement of Feed-Grade Dicalcium Phosphate (DCP) production under Phase I at the manufacturing facility of its subsidiary, Shivam Chemicals & Minerals Private Limited, located at Dahej, Gujarat. The update describes this as an expansion of the Group's existing feed phosphate business into manufacturing.

Why this fits the existing business

• The Group already operates in the feed phosphate business through distribution and sales activities.
• The start of DCP production adds in-house manufacturing capability to that existing sales and distribution platform.
• Dicalcium Phosphate is described as an important source of phosphorus and calcium used in animal nutrition and feed formulations.
• The company states that in-house DCP manufacturing will enable the Group to progressively strengthen its participation across the feed phosphate value chain.

Manufacturing context

• The new capability is stated to complement the Group's Hydrated Lime manufacturing operations, which have an installed production capacity of approximately 5,000 MT per month.
• The company says this further broadens its manufacturing portfolio.

How the company frames the next steps

• The facility represents Phase I of the Group's planned development of its feed phosphate manufacturing business and is described as establishing a platform for further expansion in this segment.
• The company states the development aligns with its strategy of strengthening existing businesses through manufacturing integration, broadening its product portfolio and progressively increasing its presence in value-added products.
• The company states it will keep stakeholders informed of further material developments relating to the expansion of its feed phosphate manufacturing business.

What this means for a retail reader

This is a business update rather than a financial result. It tells investors that a new production line has started operating, which is a step from trading and distribution towards making the product in-house. The update does not carry revenue, capacity of the DCP line, or investment outlay figures, so the immediate financial effect cannot be judged from this document alone. The stated capacity figure of approximately 5,000 MT per month relates to the existing Hydrated Lime operations, not to the new DCP line.

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