Expansion
Trident Board Approves ₹4,650 Crore Expansion With New Dhar Yarn Plant and 336 Sheeting Looms
By News Desk ·
Key takeaways
- Trident Ltd approved a ₹4,650 crore capacity expansion and modernisation plan across yarn, sheeting, paper and renewable energy on November 2, 2026.
- The plan includes a new Dhar yarn facility with 1,99,680 spindles and 99,840 additional spindles at Budhni, with projects phased between December 2027 and September 2029.
- Trident will add 336 sheeting looms to reach 840 from 504, lift paper capacity to 507 TPD from 479 TPD, and build a 60 MW hybrid renewable project.
Trident Ltd on November 2, 2026 approved a ₹4,650 crore capacity expansion and modernisation plan spanning its yarn, sheeting, paper and renewable energy businesses, CNBC TV18 reported. The projects are expected to be completed in phases between December 2027 and September 2029.
Trident's New Dhar Yarn Plant and Budhni Upgrades
Trident Ltd is an Indian diversified manufacturer operating across home textiles, paper, yarn, chemicals and solar energy, exporting to more than 100 countries from over 25 plants and serving retail consumers through myTrident.com alongside global B2B wholesale customers.
The yarn programme centres on a new manufacturing facility at Dhar in Madhya Pradesh with a capacity of 1,99,680 spindles. Trident has already acquired 179.2 acres of leasehold land at Dhar at a cost of approximately ₹106.09 crore. At its existing Budhni facility, the company will add 99,840 spindles, modernise 48,000 old spindles into 70,176 new spindles for finer counts, and replace 960 old rotors with 2,400 new rotors.
In sheeting, Trident approved the addition of 336 looms, taking proposed total capacity to 840 looms from the existing 504 looms. The paper business will gain 28 tonnes per day, lifting proposed capacity to 507 TPD from 479 TPD. A 60 MW hybrid renewable project comprising 60 MW of wind power and 20 MW of solar power (alternating current) will be set up in addition to the existing solar capacity of 57.3 MW DC peak.
The expansion will be financed through internal accruals and debt. Trident said the projects are expected to strengthen its market position, enhance operational capabilities, support environmentally responsible operations, improve energy efficiency and expand its presence in domestic and international markets. Existing capacity utilisation stands at 94% at the Budhni yarn facility, 58% in sheeting, 81% in paper and 100% in existing solar power operations.
Trident's Scale in Company Records
According to akta.pro company records, Trident carries an enterprise value exceeding USD 2 billion and operates in over 100 countries across 6 continents, with more than 25 plants and stores worldwide. The company was founded in 1990 and reports a headcount range of 10,001 or more, with Rajinder Gupta as Chairman Emeritus.
Trident's Path to the Expansion Approval
On August 17, 2026, Trident incorporated Trident Global Industries Limited as a wholly owned subsidiary with an initial capital subscription of ₹5,00,000, ScanX reported. At its 36th Annual General Meeting on July 31, 2026, the company approved financial statements for FY26, re-appointments of key directors, and special resolutions for Non-Convertible Debenture issuance and ESOP plans, according to ScanX. On August 27, 2026, the board approved the appointment of Amit Gupta as Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Person, ScanX reported.
When Trident's New Capacity Comes Online
The new Dhar yarn facility, the Budhni spindle additions, the sheeting looms, the paper capacity increase and the 60 MW hybrid renewable project are expected to be completed in phases between December 2027 and September 2029, the company said.