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- I G Petrochemicals Limited (IGPL), India's largest producer of Phthalic Anhydride (PAN) with over 50% domestic market share and second globally, manufactures core products including Phthalic Anhydride for plasticizers, paints, unsaturated polyester resins, alkyd resins, and pigments; Maleic Anhydride (MAN), a byproduct used in unsaturated polyester resins, lubricants, agrochemicals, and personal care; Benzoic Acid for pharmaceuticals, perfumes, and plastics; Di-Ethyl Phthalate (DEP) for cosmetics, incense sticks, and fragrances; and advanced plasticizers for PVC products, packaging, and medical applications. The company operates manufacturing plants at MIDC Taloja, Raigad District, Maharashtra, with a strategic location near Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust for efficient exports serving over 120 clients across 20+ industries including construction, automotive, and packaging; it maintains a wholly-owned subsidiary in the UAE and targets international markets contributing around 7-10% of revenue. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Panaji, Goa, IGPL recently approved the acquisition of IG Biofuels Ltd as a wholly-owned subsidiary with up to Rs 100 crore investment in biofuels and compressed biogas projects; commenced production of its PA-5 plant expansion increasing PAN capacity to 275,110 MTPA, MAN to 9,160 MTPA, and Benzoic Acid to 1,250 MTPA; prepaid Rs 40 crore in term loans while maintaining IND AA-/Stable/IND A1+ rating; and advances construction of a new 75,000 MTPA advanced plasticizer plant set for Q3 FY26 commissioning to boost non-PAN revenue toward 30%.