Belgium-based Silox Group has acquired a 35-acre industrial land parcel at Dahej, Gujarat, from Arete Group to establish a large-scale chemical manufacturing facility. The planned Rs. 600 crore investment marks one of Silox’s most significant commitments in India, with the plant’s commissioning targeted for late 2027. The facility, to be developed at Arete’s Payal Industrial Park (PIP), will produce performance chemicals and metal salts essential for various industries, including coatings, catalysis, and sustainable energy. This strategic move highlights both Silox’s expansion in India and Arete’s growing role in fostering world-class industrial infrastructure.
Silox Group’s Landmark Investment in India
Silox Group, through its Indian subsidiary Silox India, has finalized the purchase of 35 acres of industrial land within Payal Industrial Park at Dahej. The facility will focus on the production of specialty chemicals and metal salts designed for industrial applications, such as coatings, catalytic converters, and clean energy solutions. The proposed Rs. 600 crore outlay represents Silox’s largest investment in India to date, reaffirming its long-term strategic interest in the country’s robust industrial ecosystem.
The plant’s commissioning is scheduled for the end of 2027, signaling the company’s commitment to scaling up its India operations while aligning with global manufacturing standards.
Strategic Significance of Payal Industrial Park
Payal Industrial Park (PIP), developed by Arete Group, is a key component of Gujarat’s Petroleum, Chemicals, and Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR). Spanning more than 3,500 acres, PIP offers integrated infrastructure, making it a preferred destination for global and domestic industrial investors. The park recently entered Phase 2 of development, adding 850 acres and backed by Arete’s Rs. 1,200 crore infrastructure investment plan.
Siraj Saiyed, Director at Arete Group, emphasized that Silox’s decision to set up its new facility at PIP validates Arete’s commitment to fostering a business environment conducive to innovation, global compliance, and sustainability.
Boosting Bilateral Industrial Ties
The ground-breaking ceremony for Silox’s Project Zeta was attended by Didier Vanderhasselt, the Belgian Ambassador to India, underscoring the strengthening of Belgium-India industrial cooperation. The development is expected to enhance local employment opportunities, attract ancillary industries, and contribute to Gujarat’s standing as an industrial powerhouse.
Project Zeta reflects a broader trend of European companies choosing Gujarat’s PCPIR and associated industrial parks as their manufacturing base, given the region’s regulatory support, infrastructure readiness, and strategic location.
Conclusion
Silox Group’s substantial investment at Dahej signals growing international confidence in Gujarat’s industrial framework. As Arete Group continues to expand PIP’s capacity and capabilities, the region is poised to emerge as a vital hub for chemicals and specialty manufacturing, aligning with both national and global sustainability and industrialization goals.
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