CHAPTER: 1

INDUSTRY PROFILE





1. Global
One of the first chemicals to be produced in large amounts through industrial process,
was sulphuric acid. In 1736, the pharmacist Joshua Ward developed a process for its
production that involved heating saltpeter and allowing the sulfur to oxidize and combine
with water. It was the first practical production of sulfuric acid on a large scale. John
Roebuck and Samuel Garbettwere the first to establish a large scale factory
in Prestonpans in 1749, which used leaden condensing chambers for the manufacture of
sulphuric acid.

In the early 18th century, cloth was bleached by treating it with stale urine or sour
milk and exposing it to sunlight for long periods of time, which created a severe
bottleneck in production.
Sulphuric acid began to be used
as a more efficient agent as well
as lime by the middle of the
century, but it was the discovery
of bleaching powder by Charles
Tennant that spurred the creation
of the first great chemical
industrial enterprise. His powder
was made by reacting chlorine with dry slaked lime and proved to be a cheap and
successful product. He opened a factory in St Rollox, north of Glasgow and production
went from just 52 tons in 1799 to almost 10,000 tons just five years later.

Soda ash was used since ancient times in the production of glass, textile, soap,
and paper and the source of the potash had traditionally been woodashes in Western
Europe. By the 18th century, this source was becoming uneconomical due to
deforestation and the French Academy of Sciencesoffered a prize of 2400 livres for a
method to produce alkali from sea salt (sodium chloride).

The Leblanc process was patented in 1791 by Nicolas Leblanc who then built a Leblanc
plant at Saint-Denis. He was denied his prize money because of the French Revolution.

2. National
Chemical Industry Evolution In India Chemical industry is one of the oldest domestic
industry of India which started working soon after Indias independence in 1947. It was
till 1991that India was a closed economy. However, after adoption of liberal policy in
1991 benefited most of the industries, including the chemical industry in India. It has
evolved from being a basic chemical producer to becoming an innovative industry. Since
then, the industry has gained recognition in the global economy. Below are the first
factories of independent India.
Bengal Chemicals in Kolkata
Sindri fertilizer plant near Jodhpur in Rajasthan
Petroleum refining (Tiny one) in Digboi, Assam.

Indian Chemical Industry Scenario
Chemical Industry is an important constituent of the Indian economy. Its size is
estimated at around US$ 35 billion approx., which is equivalent to about 3% of Indias
GDP. Chemical industry is a significant contributor to the Indian economy, accounting
for 11% of total industry output and 13% of Gross Value Added by the manufacturing
sector in FY10. The industry contributes to 10% of Indias total exports and is a net
earner of foreign exchange. It is also a significant employment generator and
participation field for small and medium scale industries (SMEs). The size of Indias
chemical industry was approximately $ 83 Bn in FY10, and could grow at 15% annually
to $ 330 Bn in 2020 in the most likely scenario, outpacing the GDP growth rate. The
growth is expected to be driven by rising demand in end-use segments and rising exports
fuelled by increasing export competitiveness.
FACTS OF INDIAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
13% of the total export
13% of the total industrial output & 7% of the GDP
G10 % - 12 % growth per annum
2% of global chemical industry
2 Indian pharmaceutical industry ranks 4th in volume & 13th in term of value in the
world.
India a strong player in the generic pharmaceutical market.
India 2nd largest producer of agrochemicals in Asia.
3. State

4. PESTEL

5. Current trends

6. Major Players
Reliance Industries Ltd
IPCL Baroda
Nagothane
Gandhar
Haldia Petrochem
GAIL
NOCIL


7. Major Offerings







CHAPTER: 2
COMPANY PROFILE

1. Company Profile
Altret Industries Pvt. Ltd. was established in the year 2004. We are one of the leading
manufacturers of Water Treatment Chemicals, Fuel Additives, Construction Chemicals
and Hygiene Care Products (Cleaning Chemicals).

Business journey of the promoters of Altret Industries Pvt. Ltd. started in the year 1948
and in its long journey Altret Industries Pvt. Ltd. has developed balanced portfolio of
traditional and new age businesses under its fold, whose clientele is ranging from textiles
to mega thermal Power Plants.

In Altret Industries Pvt. Ltd. we are committed to continuous improvement in Quality
Product, Research & Development, Health, Safety & Environment, Human Resource
Development and Energy Conservation.

2. Organogram

3. Divisions/ Departments

4. SWOT

5. Market Position