Grasim greenlights $323M Lyocell expansion at Harihar to feed apparel supply chains

Aditya Birla Group flagship Grasim Industries has approved a Rs 3,094 crore (US $323M) Phase II build-out at its Karnataka Lyocell fibre facility, adding 110,000 TPA of capacity aimed at apparel manufacturers shifting toward sustainable cellulosic fibres.

— Source publishedTue, 9 Jun, 2026, 09:00 IST·First seen Tue, 9 Jun, 2026, 11:44 IST·Source Apparel Resources India

What happened

Grasim Industries, the Aditya Birla Group flagship, has approved a Rs 3,094 crore (US $323 million) investment to build Phase II of its Lyocell fibre facility

Key facts

  • Rs 3,094 crore
  • US $323 million
  • 110,000 TPA

Why this matters

Track downstream apparel partnerships and offtake agreements emerging from Harihar Phase II—this scale shift creates JV and long-term sourcing opportunities with sustainability-focused brands.