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TCPL Packaging Limited · TCPLPACK
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TCPL Packaging Limited has announced its entry into a new line of business, manufacturing lithium-ion battery separator films through a subsidiary company. The company plans to invest ₹125 crore over the next 18 months and aims to start commercial production by early 2028.
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August 11, 2026
The Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd
Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Exchange Plaza, Plot No. C/1, G Block
Dalal Street, Bandra Kurla Complex,
Mumbai 400 001 Bandra East, Mumbai 400 051
Security Code:-523301 Trading Symbol:- TCPLPACK
Dear Sir(s),
Re:- Presentation on New line of Business
We wish to inform you that Board of Directors of the company at their Meeting held
today, inter-alia considered and approved entering into new line of business of
manufacturing lithium-ion battery separator films through a subsidiary company
proposed to be incorporated for this purpose.
Attached is Presentation in this regard. We request you to take the same on records in
the interest of general public at large.
Thanking You
For TCPL Packaging Limited
Compliance Officer
Encl. As above
Strategic Foray into Advanced
Chemistry Cell Battery Materials
Announcing Entry into Lithium-ion Battery Separator Film Manufacturing
August 11, 2026
Battery Materials Venture At a Glance
Venture Strategic Fit Investment Timeline
Manufacture of Builds on the Proposed Project
lithium-ion battery Group’s capabilities investment of ₹125 implementation during
separator films, in specialised films, crore 2026 and 2027
enabling polymer processing,
To be deployed over
participation in the precision
the next 18 months Commercial
Advanced manufacturing, R&D,
through a subsidiary production targeted
Chemistry Cell process control and
proposed to be for early 2028
battery supply stringent quality
incorporated for the
chain assurance
project
Battery Demand Outlook: Global & India
Strong Growth Trajectory Across Segments
Total Demand (GWh) Passenger EVs Demand (GWh) Stationary Storage (GWh)
GLOBALLY 30x 5881 23x 3,421 81x 955
Increase Increase Increase
Total demand predicted to move
from 197 GWh in 2020 to 5881
GWh by 2035, marking a 11.8
197 150
30x increase
2020 2035 2020 2035 2020 2035
Total Demand (GWh) Passenger EVs Demand (GWh) Stationary Storage (GWh)
INDIA 91.9
500x 255.7 460x 242x
Increase Increase Increase 72.5
Total demand predicted to move
from 0.5 GWh in 2020 to 255.7
GWh by 2035, marking a
500×increase 0.5 0.2 0.3
2020 2035 2020 2035 2020 2035
Electric Vehicles Storage Systems Consumer Electronics Telecom
Multi-sectoral Battery
Demand
Data Center Railways C & I Power Backup
Growth across EVs, energy storage systems, consumer electronics, and other industries is expected to drive a sharp rise in India’s battery demand
*Source: Ministry of Heavy Industries (Government of India) 3
Domestic Cell Manufacturing to Drive Separator Film Demand
Localising Lithium-ion Battery Supply Chains
Domestic Supply Context Policy Support Accelerating Domestic Battery Manufacturing
India's ACC Cell Manufacturing Capacity (GWh)* ACC Battery PLI Scheme
1094 ₹18,100 crore 50 GWh 40 GWh
Incentive outlay Target domestic ACC Capacity awarded
manufacturing capacity
600 Supports local manufacturing, domestic value addition and reduced import
dependence.
92 Grid-Scale Battery Programme
2027 E 2032 E 2037 E 2042 E 2047 E 10 GWh
Proposed domestic manufacturing capacity
for grid-scale BESS
Scale-up of domestic cell manufacturing is
expected to drive significant demand for locally
Supports stationary energy storage, renewable-energy integration and grid
produced separator films.
stability.
*Source: Ministry of Heavy Industries (Government of India)
Battery Separator Films: A Critical Component
Li-ion Battery Cell Architecture: Electrode Stack
Supports energy density
• Li-ion batteries
comprise four principal
components: cathode, Enables fast charging
anode, electrolyte and
separator.
• The separator is a
Improves cycle life
porous insulating film
that prevents contact
between the
electrodes while
enabling lithium-ion
flow.
Aluminum Cathode Separator Anode Copper
Current Film Current
• Separator films are
Collector Collector
critical to battery
safety, energy density
and thermal stability.
Representing only ~4-6% of battery cell cost, separator film plays a critical role in battery safety, performance and longevity
Battery Separator Films: Key Functions
Enabling safe and efficient battery operation through essential functions
KEY FUNCTIONS
PREVENTS
ALLOWS LI+ IONS THERMAL
PHYSICAL
FLOW SHUT DOWN
CONTACT
Prevents short circuit by
Enables the passage of lithium Closes pores at high
keeping anode and
cathode ions (Li+) for efficient battery temperatures to stop ion flow
separated operation. and prevent thermal runaway
OVERALL ENHANCED IMPROVED LONGER
RELIABILITY
IMPACT PERFORMANCE SAFETY BATTERY LIFE
Battery Separator Films: Value Chain
TCPL Group will adopt the wet manufacturing process for lithium-ion battery separators
Phase II Phase I
Backward integration into Coating & Conversion
SpecializedFilmManufacturing (using SourcedFilm)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
PE Granules & Blending & Film Pore Base Separator Coating Slitting, Winding Battery Cell
Additives Extrusion Stretching Formation Film & Testing Manufacturer
UHMWPE/PE Polymer blend Biaxial Solvent Porous Ceramic and/or Precision Finished
resin with melted and orientation extraction separator polymer coating finishing separator
processing extruded into to improve creates the film formed for enhanced and quality supplied for
additives film strength and microporous performance checks cell assembly
stability structure
Raw Material Film Manufacturing Coating & Conversion End Customer
TCPL Group is strategically building its presence across the lithium-ion battery separator value chain in a phased manner
Leveraging Established Capabilities to Enter Separator Films
TCPL Group’s Core Capabilities Separator Film Requirements
Specialised Film Processing Precision-engineered material processing
Advanced Polymer Handling Material science and process expertise
Precision Manufacturing at Scale Consistent quality and performance
Strong Process Control & Quality Assurance Stringent safety and reliability standards
R&D & Product Development Application-specific Product Development & Optimisation
Complementary material science, processing, R&D, and manufacturing capabilities provide TCPL Group a strong
foundation to develop and scale the new business
Proposed Project Configuration and Execution Roadmap
₹ 125 Cr Proposed 6-8 GWh 70 million m²
Subsidiary
Investment to be
Lithium-ion battery
Installed
funded through a
Corporate Structure cell production that
separator film
mix of internal
can be supported
capacity
accruals and debt
2026 2027 Early 2028 onwards
Land acquisition, technology and Facility construction, equipment Commercial production, customer
process finalisation,project planning installation andproductvalidation qualification, and phased ramp-up;
furthercapacityadditionstobeevaluated.
andequipmentordering
Long-Term Vision: 500 Mn sq. m. Capacity (~50 GWh Equivalent) over the next 5–7 Years
Strategic Rationale and Long-Term Opportunity
High-Growth Supply-Chain Scalable Manufacturing Long-Term Growth
Opportunity Localisation Platform Platform
Positions TCPL Group Enables participation in Combines TCPL Provides an
in the expanding the localisation of Group’s in-house opportunity to build a
battery materials India’s lithium-ion capabilities with meaningful new
ecosystem while battery supply chain. specialised technical business alongside
building on relevant inputs to establish a TCPL Group’s existing
manufacturing platform that can be operations
capabilities scaled over time.
About Us
TCPL Packaging Limited (TCPL) (BSE: 523301, NSE: TCPLPACK), is one of India’s leading producers of sustainable
packaging solutions for customers across industries. The Company partners with customers to provide paperboard-
based packaging solutions including folding cartons, printed blanks and outers, litho-lamination, plastic cartons,
blister packs, and shelf-ready packaging. TCPL has also ventured into the flexible packaging industry, with capability
to produce printed cork-tipping paper, laminates, sleeves, and wrap-around labels.
Headquartered i
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