Vikas Ecotech bags Rs 28 mn fire retardant order from Polycab

21 Jul 2025 CW Team

Vikas Ecotech has secured a repeat order from Polycab India for the supply of 400 metric tonne of Aluminium Trihydrate (ATH), a fire retardant material, valued at approximately Rs 28 million. The delivery is scheduled for execution within Q2 of FY 2025–26 and will be completed over a three-month period.

This repeat order reflects Polycab’s continued trust in Vikas Ecotech’s product quality, technical reliability, and its commitment to delivering sustainable, safety-enhancing specialty materials for critical wire and cable applications.

The demand for fire retardant materials such as ATH is on the rise, driven by stringent fire safety regulations and their growing use across construction, automotive, and electrical sectors. With India’s infrastructure expansion and regulatory push, the domestic fire retardant chemicals market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 6 per cent in the coming years.

This development reinforces Vikas Ecotech’s position as a preferred supplier in the fire retardant chemicals segment and supports its growth strategy in high-demand, regulatory-driven product categories.

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