Dhunseri Poly Films has begun construction of its new polyester film manufacturing unit in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, with an investment of INR 1,240 crore. The foundation stone for the project was laid on 8 June 2025, and the facility is expected to generate significant employment opportunities for the local population. The foundation stone for the Kathua unit was laid by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
Dhunseri Group plans a major investment of INR 2,240 crore to scale up its packaging films manufacturing capacity in India. The expansion will be spread across its existing unit in Panagarh, West Bengal, and a new greenfield facility in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir.
In Jammu & Kashmir, Dhunseri plans to set up two BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene) film lines, involving an investment of INR 1,240 crore. The facility is expected to become operational by March 2027. The project will benefit from the central government’s incentive scheme for the region, with the group estimating incentives worth INR 1,800 crore over a 10-year period.
This strategic expansion marks Dhunseri’s deeper push into the flexible packaging segment, aimed at catering to rising demand across FMCG, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and export markets.
CK Dhanuka, chairman of the Dhunseri group, said, “We chose to establish this plant in Jammu & Kashmir as a gesture of our commitment to contribute meaningfully to the nation and to the people of this region. This project brings us a sense of fulfillment, and we are hopeful that the entire setup process will proceed smoothly and without any obstacles.”
Simultaneously, in Panagarh, West Bengal, the company will invest INR 1,000 crore to expand its existing packaging film operations. The brownfield project includes the addition of a new BOPET (biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate) line and a new BOPP line. The proposal is likely to be approved by the company’s board in August 2025, with commissioning targeted by March 2027 and full capacity expected to be reached by 2029.
The entire INR 2,240 crore investment will follow a 70:30 debt-to-equity financing model. Once operational, the new and expanded facilities are expected to generate annual revenues of approximately INR 2,000 crore. With these additions, Dhunseri Poly Films’ total capacity will rise to 120,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) for BOPET films and 210,000 tpa for BOPP films by 2029.
