Tanfac Signs Long-Term Fluorochemicals Supply Deal

13 Jan 2026 CW Team

Tanfac Industries Limited has entered into a long-term supply contract with a Japanese customer for fluorinated chemicals, strengthening its export portfolio and earnings visibility. The agreement covers the supply of 7,500 metric tonnes per annum and is valued at around Rs 3.38 billion per year.

The aggregate contract value is estimated at approximately Rs 23.62 billion over a seven-year period. The agreement will come into effect from 1 January 2027 and provides long-term revenue certainty backed by committed volumes.

The contract is expected to enhance earnings predictability and reinforce Tanfac’s position as a reliable supplier in the global fluorinated chemicals market. It also strengthens the company’s domestic and export mix by adding stable, long-duration revenues.

Commenting on the development, Afzal Malkani, Managing Director of Tanfac Industries Limited, said the agreement marks an important step in deepening engagement with global customers and reflects confidence in the company’s manufacturing capabilities and quality standards. He added that the long-term structure of the contract provides revenue stability and represents 37.5 per cent of the company’s recently announced fluorinated chemicals plant capacity, aligning with its strategy to expand value-added downstream fluorochemicals and build durable global customer relationships.

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