The Sankheda project
From site to 50,000 tonnes a year
Our plant in Sankheda Taluka, Chhota Udepur district, is being built in phases. Each phase adds capacity and new products.
Roadmap
Project timeline
- Now
Phase 1 constructionUnderway
Plant build-out, equipment installation and process development with CSIR-NIIST.
- May–Jun 2027
Commercial production
Commercial supply begins for paint, paper and board, tyre, catalyst and niche customers.
- Phase 2
Expansion to 50,000 tpaPlanned
Added capacity and calcined kaolin to serve growing domestic and export demand.
| Site at a glance | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sankheda Taluka, Chhota Udepur District, Gujarat, India |
| Nearest city | Vadodara |
| Target capacity | 50,000 tpa after Phase 2 |
| Technology | NKPL team with CSIR-NIIST |
| Commercial production | May–June 2027 |
Why Sankheda
The site sits in central Gujarat, within reach of the state's industrial corridor and of western India's paint, paper and tyre clusters. Gujarat's ports give access to export markets.
Plan your 2027 supply
Talk to us now about your requirement. Trial samples will be available from commissioning.