Silox India Invests ₹600 Cr for Inorganic Chemicals Plant at PIP, Gujarat

Arete Group, developer of India’s leading industrial park, has announced that Silox India, the Indian arm of Belgium-based Silox Group, has acquired 35 acres at Payal Industrial Park (PIP), Dahej, to set up a state-of-the-art inorganic chemicals manufacturing facility.

With an estimated investment of ₹600 crore, this marks one of Silox’s largest projects in India, with operations expected to begin by the end of 2027. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Didier Vanderhasselt, Ambassador of Belgium to India, Silox Group board members, and top industry leaders, reinforcing the growing Indo-Belgian collaboration in specialty chemicals and advanced manufacturing.

Siraj Saiyed, Director at Arete Group, said: “We are proud to have a global leader Silox within our park. Their choice to establish their new green field project at PIP is a testament to our commitment to offering an ecosystem that supports innovation, global standards, and sustainable industrialization. This transaction also highlights Gujarat’s prominence on the global investment map.”

At the ceremony, Prakash Raman, MD of Silox India, presented an in-depth overview of the new project, outlining its scope, technological roadmap, and projected commissioning by the end of 2027.

“This new green filed project is a leap forward in our India growth strategy. This facility will not only enhance our manufacturing footprint in South Asia but also allow us to bring global best practices to India’s industrial sector. We thank the PIP for their exceptional support in enabling this vision.” Raman said.

The 35-acre project site will house advanced production units to manufacture performance chemicals and used across industrial applications such as Textiles, Paints and Coatings, Automotive, Industrial and Sustainable energy solutions.

This land acquisition and investment by Silox India comes at a time when PIP is undergoing rapid expansion and attracting high-impact global investments. Recently, Arete Group launched Phase 2 of PIP, adding 850 acres of integrated industrial infrastructure and announced a ₹1,200 crore investment in the overall Infrastructure development in the park across multiple phases. This phase will feature plug-and-play facilities, upgraded common effluent treatment plants (CETP), and dedicated utilities for hazardous and non-hazardous manufacturing, making it ideal for specialty chemicals, advanced materials, and energy-linked industries.

Strategically located within Gujarat’s Petroleum, Chemicals & Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR), PIP is India’s largest privately integrated industrial park, spanning over 3,500 acres. It has already attracted leading names such as ALTANA AG, Hindalco, Gharda Chemicals, and Perfect Day Inc., and is now evolving into a world-class hub for green industrial innovation. The infrastructure also includes a 2.5 MLD CETP, scalable to 50 MLD, and plans for on-site green hydrogen generation, biomass-powered steam generation, and a live-work ecosystem with 1,000+ residential units for the workforce.

During the event, guests were taken on an exclusive walkthrough of the Experience Centre at Payal Industrial Park, showcasing its infrastructure, sustainability-focused design, and upcoming developments.

Also in attendance were senior leaders from Silox Group’s global and Indian teams including Jean-Christophe Bogaert, Chairman of the Board, Andre Petitjean, Djivan Djierdjian, Paresh Saraiya and Shiba Prasad Bharti. Senior leadership of Silox India and India’s industrial sector, dignitaries such as Rajeev Menon, Ramakanta Sahoo, Anirudh Kulkarni and Rajesh Vaidya applauded the strategic partnership for its forward-looking approach to sustainable industrial growth.

This strategic partnership between PIP(promoted by Arete Group) and Silox India not only accelerates Gujarat’s role in the global specialty chemicals value chain but also sets a benchmark for sustainable and scalable industrial development in India.