SRF Plans Rs 600 Crore Battery-Grade Aluminium Foil Facility in Madhya Pradesh
SRF Ltd plans to invest Rs 600 crore to set up a battery-grade aluminium foil manufacturing plant in Madhya Pradesh, according to a report published by ET Manufacturing on 21 October 2026. No further details on the specific location within the state, timeline, or plant capacity have been confirmed in available reporting.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project | Battery-grade aluminium foil manufacturing plant |
| Promoter | SRF Ltd |
| Location | Madhya Pradesh |
| Investment Value | Rs 600 crore |
| Stage | Not confirmed |
SRF's Existing Project Footprint
Projects India tracks several other capital projects linked to SRF Ltd, indicating an established pattern of large-scale manufacturing investment across central and western India. These include a BOPP Films Project at Indore, Madhya Pradesh valued at Rs 275 crore, and a Packaging Film Project at Pithampur, Dhar, Madhya Pradesh valued at Rs 437 crore — both in the same state as the proposed new facility. The company also has tracked projects in Gujarat, comprising an Agrochemical Intermediates Project at Dahej valued at Rs 235 crore, an Agro Chemical Project at Dahej valued at Rs 180 crore, and a Specialty Chemical Project at Vagra valued at Rs 85 crore.
The battery-grade aluminium foil plant would represent SRF's largest single tracked investment in Madhya Pradesh, at Rs 600 crore, though this observation is based solely on the projects visible in the Projects India database.
Madhya Pradesh in the Broader Industrial Project Landscape
Madhya Pradesh has attracted pharmaceutical and bulk drug manufacturing investment alongside broader industrial projects. Projects India's tracked records include a Bulk Drugs Manufacturing Unit Project at Pithampur, Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, promoted by Medilux Drugs Private Limited, valued at Rs 31 crore and currently under approvals — illustrating the state's role as a destination for chemical and materials manufacturing more broadly.
For context on Industrial Projects activity across India, the pipeline spans multiple sub-sectors including chemicals, packaging materials and pharmaceutical inputs, with Madhya Pradesh featuring across several of these categories.
Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Pipeline: Stage and Geography Snapshot
Projects India currently tracks 1,795 projects in the Drugs and Pharmaceuticals sub-sector across India, with 17 added in the last 90 days. The stage breakdown of this pipeline reveals that 639 projects are under approvals, 362 have entered construction, 323 are completed, 137 have received approvals, 98 are in planning, and 138 are on hold.
Geographically, Gujarat leads the tracked pipeline with 607 projects, followed by Telangana at 244, Andhra Pradesh at 231, Karnataka at 215, Maharashtra at 167, and Himachal Pradesh at 59. Madhya Pradesh does not appear among the top states by volume in this sub-sector, though the SRF announcement and the Medilux project at Pithampur confirm active investment in the region.
A broader overview of Drugs and Pharmaceuticals projects tracked in India is available on the Projects India platform.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
A Rs 600 crore greenfield plant of this nature represents a substantial procurement opportunity across civil construction, mechanical and electrical engineering, and specialist materials supply. Battery-grade aluminium foil production typically requires precision rolling equipment, cleanroom or controlled-environment civil works, and specialised quality-assurance systems, though the specific scope for this project has not been confirmed in available reporting.
Suppliers and contractors already active in Madhya Pradesh — particularly those with experience in SRF's existing packaging film and BOPP projects in Indore and Pithampur — are well positioned to engage early. The concentration of SRF's investments in the state suggests familiarity with the local vendor and regulatory environment.
More broadly, the stage breakdown of the national Drugs and Pharmaceuticals pipeline — with 639 projects under approvals and a further 362 in construction — points to a sustained forward order book. Gujarat remains the most active state by project count, followed by Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, making these geographies priorities for suppliers seeking near-term construction and equipment contracts. Readers can browse all tracked projects on the Projects India platform to identify relevant opportunities by stage and geography.
Frequently asked questions
How much is SRF investing in its Madhya Pradesh aluminium foil plant?
SRF Ltd has been reported to invest Rs 600 crore to set up a battery-grade aluminium foil manufacturing plant in Madhya Pradesh. This was reported by ET Manufacturing on 21 October 2026. No further project details such as location within the state or timeline have been confirmed.
Where is SRF's battery-grade aluminium foil plant being built?
The plant is planned in Madhya Pradesh, according to ET Manufacturing reporting dated 21 October 2026. The specific district or city within Madhya Pradesh has not been confirmed in available reporting.
How many pharmaceutical and industrial projects are tracked in Madhya Pradesh?
Projects India tracks 1,795 Drugs and Pharmaceuticals projects nationally. Madhya Pradesh features in the database including a Bulk Drugs Manufacturing Unit at Pithampur, Dhar, though it does not rank among the top six states by project count in this sub-sector.
