What 20 Microns does

20 Microns Limited is an India-incorporated, NSE-listed (NSE: 20MICRONS) manufacturer and supplier of ultrafine industrial minerals and specialty chemicals, headquartered in Vadodara, Gujarat. The company operates a dual-segment portfolio: an Industrial Minerals division spanning coarse-to-ultrafine carbonates, kaolins, calcined kaolins, talcs, barytes, silica, mica, bentonites and attapulgites; and a Specialty Chemicals & Additives division offering opacifiers, synthetic and oleo-chemical waxes, matting agents, organic and inorganic thickeners, activators (magnesium oxide, zinc-base), flame retardants, anti-blocking additives, organoclays, calcium oxide desiccants, and process aids. The horizontal segmentation reaches twelve-plus end-use markets — paints & coatings, ceramics, printing ink, textiles, rubber, construction, water treatment, plastics & polymers, agriculture, paper & boards, masterbatch, adhesives & sealants, and foundry coatings. Customer outcomes delivered include up to 15% TiO2 reduction (Lithomer-TOX), 35-40% cost savings versus conventional ZnO (Zinkomer), improved color strength up to 15% in masterbatch (Hyperwax/Fast Flow wetting and dispersing additives), and reduced tyre inner-liner thickness for fuel efficiency (Delam Clay 802).

The underlying technology stack rests on fine-particle processing — mining, micronizing, sub-micronizing, and nano-sizing — combined with proprietary inorganic and organic chemistry. Differentiated process IP includes a mechano-chemical Delaminated Clay Technology that lifts kaolin aspect ratio without fracturing plate morphology, controlled calcination for electrical-insulation- and reinforcement-grade kaolins, and surface-treatment chemistry used in flagship products such as Supermag 150 (surface-treated magnesium oxide). Operations span manufacturing at Waghodia and Vadadala near Vadodara plus additional Indian facilities (Bhuj, Alwar, Hosur, Haldwani) and a wholly owned Malaysian subsidiary (20 Microns Sdn. Bhd.) that is being expanded to receive approximately 40% of the Rs 100 crore capex announced for 2026-2027; a new Chinese trading step-down subsidiary (Guizhou Twenty Microns International Trade Co) was added in June 2026, and the company also operates sourcing/outreach in Vietnam, the UAE (Sharjah), Egypt, Turkey, and Mundra.

Revenue is generated through B2B direct sales organised by regional divisions across India, supplemented by a distributor network for mid-market accounts; overseas sales flow through subsidiaries and direct enterprise channels. Pricing is quote-based with no public price list (no disclosed SKU-level pricing). FY2026 reported sales were Rs 953.83 crore with net profit of Rs 66.83 crore; FY2025 sales were approximately Rs 913 crore with EBITDA of Rs 117 crore and PAT of Rs 62 crore, implying mid-12% EBITDA margin and mid-7% PAT margin. The company maintains a conservative dividend policy (~7% payout, ~5.7% free-cash-flow coverage) and operates with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001 certifications.

Name

20 Microns

Legal name

20 MICRONS LIMITED

Website

https://20microns.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

20 Microns Limited is India's largest producer of ultrafine industrial minerals and specialty chemicals, supplying carbonates, kaolins, talcs, barytes, silica, mica, bentonites, and a diversified specialty-additive portfolio to twelve-plus industries including paints & coatings, ceramics, rubber, plastics, construction, masterbatch, and paper across India and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Minerals & Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing (327992), All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing (32799)

SIC

Abrasive, Asbestos & Misc Nonmetallic Mineral Prods (3290), Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810), Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) (1400)

akta.pro primary industry

Mineral/Particulate Thickeners (Silicates, Clays, Calcium Carbonate as texturizers) (AFAJAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Surfactants & Performance Additives (IMAEABAL), Concentrate & Product Handling (Agglomeration, Pelletizing, Briquetting, Drying) (IMAKALAG), Fiber- & Mineral-Filled Reinforced Compounds (Glass/Carbon/Talc/CaCO3) (IMANABAI)

Keywords

• Industrial minerals production
• Specialty chemicals additives
• Functional fillers
• Micronized minerals supply
• Performance additives manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Vadodara

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Minerals Sales: Sale of micronized and sub-micronized industrial minerals including carbonates, kaolins, talcs, barytes, silica, mica, bentonites, and attapulgites
2. Specialty Chemicals & Additives: Sale of specialty minerals, chemicals and performance additives including opacifiers, synthetic waxes, matting agents, and organic/inorganic thickeners

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

20 Microns manufactures and supplies a wide range of ultrafine industrial minerals, including carbonates, kaolins, talcs, barytes, silica, mica, bentonites, and attapulgites, processed through micronizing, sub-micronizing, and nano-sizing. The company also produces multifunctional specialty chemicals and performance additives—opacifiers, synthetic waxes, matting agents, flame retardants, activators, organoclays, desiccants, and process aids—serving industries such as paints & coatings, ceramics, rubber, plastics & polymers, construction, paper, and masterbatches.

Product overview

20 Microns is India's largest producer of ultrafine industrial minerals and specialty chemicals, operating as a dual-product portfolio company. The Industrial Minerals division offers a wide range of coarse, fine, and ultrafine minerals including Talc, Kaolin/Calcined Kaolin, Calcium Carbonate, Barytes, Mica, Silica, Dolomite, Diatomaceous Earth, Ball Clay, Bentonite, Graphite, and Mullite. The Specialty Chemicals & Additives division provides performance additives including Titanium Dioxide, White Pigment Opacifiers (LITHOMER-TOX), Flame Retardants (ATH, MDH), Desiccants (Vaporoxl 3F), Wax Additives, Organo Clays (RIOBENT), Activators (SUPERMAG, Zinkomer), Anti-Blocking Additives, and Processing Aids. These products serve diverse industries including Paints & Coatings, Ceramics, Printing Inks, Textiles, Rubber, Construction, Water Treatment, Plastics & Polymers, Agriculture, Paper, Cosmetics, Adhesives, and Foundries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Micron Talc: Brand name for talc products under the industrial minerals portfolio
• 20 Microns Nano Minerals

Products and services

• Industrial Minerals (Coarse, Fine & Ultrafine Range) Wide range of coarse, fine, and ultrafine industrial minerals including carbonates, kaolins, talcs, barytes, silica, mica, bentonites, and attapulgites processed via micronizing, sub-micronizing and nano-sizing for various industries.
• Specialty Chemicals & Additives Multifunctional additives and specialty chemicals including opacifiers, synthetic waxes, matting agents, and organic/inorganic thickeners for cross-section industries.
• Micron Talc World's softest and most hydrophobic mineral processed in micronized and high-aspect-ratio grades for paper, paints, polyesters, plastics, adhesives, cosmetics, and ceramics applications.
• Delam Clay 802 / Delam Clay 802 C Specially engineered delaminated kaolin clay with hyper-platy structure and increased aspect ratio for superior barrier properties in radial tire inner liners, tubes, hoses, seals, and membranes.
• Hydrous Kaolin (Coating Clay 90 P, Micron China PPRC) High-performance hydrous kaolin clays for elastomer applications, providing higher reinforcement and good tear properties.
• Hyper MP 33 (Calcined Kaolin) Specialty calcined clay offering excellent volume resistivity, insulation resistance, mechanical properties, dimensional stability, and enhanced reinforcement at high extrusion throughput for PVC cable compounds.
• Hyperlink 66 & Hyperfine (Calcined Kaolin) Submicron particle sized calcined kaolin acting as semi-reinforcing filler in rubber applications with heat treatment providing good heat and chemical resistance.
• Hyper 200 R & Metaplast 85 (Calcined Kaolin) Ultra-fine calcined clays for electrical insulation applications, providing excellent electrical properties, smooth finish, and dimensional stability for wire, cable, and pharmaceutical stoppers.
• SUPERMAG 150 / SUPERMAG 150 UC (Magnesium Oxide) High-active magnesium oxide activator for chloroprene compounds and halogenated polymer systems, with surface-treated grades offering superior compatibility and moisture resistance.
• Zinkomer (Zinc Base Activator) Eco-friendly zinc base activator for rubber applications offering faster incorporation, excellent dispersion, and improved rheological properties, delivering 35-40% cost savings versus conventional ZnO.
• Hyperwax 30 / Fast Flow P / K-Stoff 440 (Wax Products) High-performance polymeric, modified, and oleo chemical wetting and dispersing additives for pigments in masterbatch manufacturing, delivering up to 15% improvement in color strength.
• SR Filler (Semi-Reinforcing Filler) Engineered composite semi-reinforcing filler with high surface area and open pore structure for synergy with silica or carbon black in elastomers.
• BASOFIX-P & Bari Gloss (Precipitated Barium Sulphate) Precipitated barium sulphate for masterbatches, pigments, and plastic applications with submicron particle size and sound dampening properties.
• LITHOMER-TOX & LC Pigment 80 T (White Pigment/Opacifier) White pigment for partial replacement of TiO2 (up to 15%) in white masterbatches, providing optical, mechanical, and cost efficiency benefits.
• Flowstab HFM / Flow Aid / Lithomer Tox / Al Fr 3 (PVC Pipe Products) Series of products for PVC pipe industries including heat stabilizers, processing aids, white opacifiers, and flame retardants for various pipe applications.
• K-STOFF T / K-STOFF PYN / POLAID TPT (Process Aids) Multifunctional processing aids for highly filled compounds in raffia and automotive compounding, providing uniform dispersion and improved mechanical properties.
• VAPOROXL 3F & CALOX PR (Calcium Oxide Desiccants) Surface-modified calcium oxide desiccants for moisture-free rubber processing, eliminating pinholes and improving product shelf life.
• ATH / MDH / AL FR / MAG FR (Flame Retardants) Alumina trihydrate and magnesium hydroxide flame retardants for low-smoke and halogen-free wire and cable compounds, with surface-treated options for better performance.
• RIOBENT 236 OW (Organoclay) Organoclay for oil-based drilling fluids providing rheological stability, superior solids suspension, and optimized hole cleaning for oil and gas drilling operations.
• Talc HFM 15 / Talc HFM 25 / Talc CST (Automotive Talc) Engineered talc minerals for automotive compounding applications providing dimensional stability, stiffness, impact balance, and weight reduction in polypropylene and engineering thermoplastics.
• Geosil Art Series (Colored Quartz) Colored quartz series for flooring applications with 41 colors, featuring unique surface treatment for stability in harsh environments, used in tile grout, terrazzo, and decorative surfaces.
• C-TOX & G-TOX (Colored Rutile TiO2 Pigments) Hybrid colored rutile TiO2 pigments providing UV resistance and heat stability up to 260°C for HDPE, PP, PA, ABS, and PC resins in masterbatch applications.
• HYPERLITE EST (Surface Modified Aluminum Silicate) Chemically modified hydrophobic aluminum silicate for waterproofing in paint and coating applications with amphipilic characteristics.
• AMORPHLOS & Klearblock (Anti-Blocking Additives) Anti-blocking additives with unique irregular particle shapes for polyolefin films, offering low haze, clarity, and efficient melt fracture elimination.
• FAST FLOW FG / FLOWAX R 60 / FLOWAX (Process Aids) Multifunctional processing aids providing internal lubrication, faster filler incorporation, mill and mould release, and ozone protection for rubber compounds.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced TiO2 usage up to 15% with Lithomer-TOX
• +3 more outcomes

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Guizhou Twenty Microns International Trade CominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026New overseas step-down subsidiary incorporated in China through the wholly owned Malaysian subsidiary 20 Microns Sdn. Bhd. (which holds 90% equity stake). Engages in trading and import-export activities for non-metallic minerals, metallic ores, and related products with initial capital infusion of RMB 1.8 million.
• Sievert Construction Chemicals Joint VenturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA joint venture for construction chemicals as part of the company's ₹100 crore capex programme targeting capacity expansion across India facilities, Malaysian operations, and R&D and ESG initiatives.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Ashapura Minechem: Indian industrial minerals and mining company producing bentonite, kaolin, ball clay, and other minerals with global operations. Most direct Indian peer with similar horizontal product portfolio across industrial minerals serving paints, foundries, oil drilling, and construction end markets.
• Wolkenburg / Wolkem India: Indian industrial minerals producer specializing in ground calcium carbonate, talc, and marble powders. Directly comparable as an Indian ground mineral producer serving paints, plastics, paper, and rubber with overlapping customer base and similar value-added processing capabilities.
• Golcha Minerals: Indian talc and industrial minerals producer with mining and processing operations. Comparable as a domestic Indian competitor in talc and magnesium-based minerals serving cosmetics, paints, paper, and plastics segments with similar target market overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Sibelco: Global material solutions company producing silica, nepheline, feldspars, ball clays, and other industrial minerals. Comparable as a vertically integrated industrial minerals producer with strong specialty applications portfolio in paints, ceramics, glass, and polymers; competes with 20 Microns in fine-ground mineral fillers.
• Minerals Technologies Inc. Specialty minerals company producing precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), talc, and bentonite-based products. Directly comparable business model of specialty mineral processing for paper, paints, plastics, and rubber; competes with 20 Microns in calcium carbonate and talc-based functional fillers.
• Imerys: Global leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for paints, plastics, rubber, ceramics, and paper. Directly comparable as a diversified industrial minerals and performance additives producer with significantly larger scale and global footprint; competes with 20 Microns in specialty kaolin, talc, and calcium carbonate applications.
• Omya: Global producer of calcium carbonates and specialty mineral fillers with strong presence in paints, coatings, plastics, paper, and adhesives. Closely comparable as a calcium carbonate and ground mineral specialist serving the same end markets as 20 Microns' Industrial Minerals division.
• GCC (Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua) / SCR-Sibelco India peers — Huber Engineered Materials: J.M. Huber Corporation's specialty materials division producing kaolin, calcium carbonate, and engineered minerals for paints, plastics, rubber, and adhesives. Comparable as a specialty industrial minerals competitor with focus on engineered and surface-treated mineral products targeting similar end applications as 20 Microns.

Emerging players

• Elementis plc: Specialty chemicals company producing performance additives, rheology modifiers, and functional minerals for personal care, coatings, and industrial markets. Comparable as a specialty additives producer with overlap in thickeners, opacifiers, and performance additives serving similar downstream formulations.

Regional players

• Vinavil / Sudarshan Chemical Industries: Indian pigments and specialty chemicals company producing colorants, effect pigments, and performance additives for paints, plastics, inks, and coatings. Comparable as an Indian specialty chemicals player serving similar downstream formulation markets with overlapping customer base in paints and masterbatch.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/20microns

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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