Shree Ram Minerals

What Shree Ram Minerals does

Shree Ram Minerals is a privately held Indian mining and mineral processing company headquartered in Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat, that mines, processes, and supplies hydrous kaolin, calcined kaolin, levigated clay, silica sand, and refractory clay to industrial buyers. Founded in 1977 and operating as Shree Ram Minerals Pvt. Ltd. since 2020, the company serves more than 1,000 clients across paper, paint, ceramics, cement, glass, fiberglass, rubber, plastics, foundry, cosmetics, soap and detergent, wire and cable, fertilizers, ultramarine blue, and refractory end-markets. The business is a pioneer in kaolin mining in the Kutch region, with four production units across Nadapa, Madhapar, and Dhaneti in Gujarat, and ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system.

The company's core technology stack is built around vertically integrated mineral processing spanning levigation (water washing), air-floatation, calcination (high-temperature processing for refractory and value-added kaolin), micronizing (since 2007), and surface treatment of clay particles. The product portfolio and processing capabilities are organized across wholly-owned subsidiaries and joint ventures: Mangal Minerals (silica sand beneficiation, established 2009 as a partnership with Mangal Global Sand Solution), Shree Ram Alumina Products (calcined refractory clay, 2011), and Shree Ram Min-Tech Pvt. Ltd. (refractory clay value-addition, 2018). The most recent capacity build is a high-tech manufacturing plant commissioned in 2020/2021 near Dhaneti-Kutch for producing high-value kaolin clay.

Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales of processed industrial minerals to manufacturers, with pricing set on a per-quote basis determined by product specification, grade, quantity, and delivery terms; no standard price list or subscription/recurring contracts are disclosed. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, with inbound demand primarily through the company website's "Enquiry Now" forms and direct contact channels, supplemented by LinkedIn presence and application-specific product pages. Distribution is direct to enterprise customers, with no intermediary resellers disclosed, and the geographic footprint is single-country (India) with a stated global-ambition sales claim. The company is founder/family-controlled with no external institutional investors, no public filings, and no disclosed revenue figure.

Name

Shree Ram Minerals

Legal name

Shree Ram Minerals Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://shreeramminerals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shree Ram Minerals is a privately held Indian mining and mineral processing company that mines, processes, and supplies kaolin, silica sand, and refractory clay products to industrial manufacturers across paper, paint, ceramics, glass, cement, rubber, plastics, foundry, and cosmetics sectors from facilities in Kutch, Gujarat.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Minerals

NAICS

Kaolin, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining (212323), Industrial Sand Mining (212322)

SIC

Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) (1400)

akta.pro primary industry

Kaolin & Industrial Clay Mining (Bentonite, Ball Clay, Fuller’s Earth) (IMAKAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Kaolin & Ball Clay (IMAEAFAB)

Keywords

• Industrial minerals
• Kaolin mining
• Silica sand
• Refractory clay
• Mineral processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bhuj

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Kaolin Products Sales: Primary revenue from mining and selling processed kaolin products including Hydrous Kaolin, Calcined Kaolin, and Levigated Clay to various industrial sectors.
2. Silica Sand Sales: Revenue from processing and supplying silica sand products primarily for glass, ceramics, and foundry industries, operated through Mangal Minerals entity.
3. Refractory Clay Sales: Revenue from high-alumina refractory clay products for castable, alumina bricks, and foundry applications, produced through Shree Ram Alumina Products.
4. Surface-Treated Kaolin Products: Value-added kaolin products with surface treatment for specialized industrial applications including rubber, polymer, and plastic industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Shree Ram Minerals is a mining and mineral processing company that mines, processes, and supplies hydrous kaolin, calcined kaolin, levigated clay, silica sand, and refractory clay products. The company operates owned mining leases and processing facilities in the Kutch region of Gujarat, India, serving industrial manufacturers across paper, paint, ceramics, glass, foundry, rubber, plastics, cement, and cosmetics sectors.

Product overview

Shree Ram Minerals is a mining and minerals processing company offering a portfolio of kaolin-based products (Hydrous Kaolin, Calcined Kaolin, Levigated Clay), Silica Sand, and Refractory Clay. The company operates through multiple sub-brands including Mangal Minerals (silica sand), Shree Ram Alumina Products (refractory processing), Shree Ram Min-Tech Pvt. Ltd. (refractory production), and Shree Ram Minerals Pvt. Ltd. (high-tech kaolin manufacturing). Their products serve diverse industries including paper, paint, ceramics, rubber, plastics, cement, fiberglass, cosmetics, and foundries. The company also offers specialized variants like Color Coated Sand and Surface-Treated Kaolin for specific industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mangal Minerals: Silica sand processing and benefication plant established in 2009, producing world-class silica sand for glass, ceramics, and foundry industries.

Products and services

• Hydrous Kaolin Air-floated kaolin clay with fine particle size and higher water content, used as coating pigment or filler in paper, paint, rubber, plastics, and other industrial applications. Provides coverage, brightness, opacity, and smooth surface finish.
• Calcined Kaolin Kaolin subjected to high-temperature calcination, used as a functional extender in paper, paint, ceramics, cement, wire and cable, and polymer industries. Offers reinforcement properties, high brightness, thermal stability, and improved durability.
• Levigated Clay Water-washed (levigated) China clay naturally processed for ceramic applications including GVT tiles, porcelain, sanitaryware, and stoneware. Provides good strength and thermal stability.
• Silica Sand Processed Bhuj silica sand supplied to glass, ceramics, foundry, and fiberglass industries. Produced through the Mangal Minerals processing plant with precision and reliability throughout manufacturing and distribution.
• Refractory Clay High-alumina clay achieved through calcination at high temperatures, essential for applications requiring exceptional heat resistance. Used in castables, alumina bricks, and foundry industries.
• Surface-Treated Kaolin Surface-modified kaolin products developed with surface modifiers or coupling agents to enhance compatibility with polymer matrix, improving dispersion and mechanical properties in rubber and plastic compounds.
• Color Coated Sand Surface color-coated sand product offered alongside the company's mineral portfolio for specialized applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000+ clients served across diverse industries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mangal MineralscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShree Ram Group established silica sand benification plant in 2009 under the name Mangal Minerals, becoming pioneer in utilisation of Bhuj silica sand. Mangal Global Sand Solution jointly manufactures world-class silica sand products for glass, ceramics, and foundry industries.
• Shree Ram Krushna TrustminorOthersCSR initiative at Kukma-Kachchh managing research and learning facilities for alternative therapy and producing cow dung-based products. Focus on organic farming training, Gau Samvardhan (cow welfare), and agricultural technology development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kerala Minerals and Metals Ltd (KMML): India-based public sector producer of mineral sands, titanium dioxide, and kaolin, serving paints, paper, and ceramics. Comparable as a domestic Indian peer in industrial mineral mining and processing.
• EICL Limited: India-based producer of specialty kaolin and other industrial minerals for paper, paint, rubber, and plastics. Directly comparable in kaolin mining and processing focus.
• 20 Microns Limited: India-based industrial minerals producer of micronized minerals including kaolin, calcite, and silica for paint, paper, plastics, and rubber. Closely comparable as an Indian domestic peer in micronized kaolin and functional fillers.
• Thiele Kaolin Company: US-based kaolin mining and processing company producing hydrous, calcined, and specialty kaolin grades for paper, paint, and rubber. Directly comparable in mining-to-processed-products model.
• Ashapura Group: India-based multinational industrial minerals group with operations in bentonite, kaolin, ball clay, and refractory minerals. Comparable as an Indian peer serving overlapping end-markets including foundry, paper, and ceramics.
• KaMin LLC: Major global kaolin producer focused on hydrous and calcined kaolin for paper, paint, and industrial applications. Directly comparable product portfolio and end-market mix to Shree Ram's kaolin operations.

Broad incumbents

• Minerals Technologies Inc. Global specialty minerals company with significant kaolin and refractory product lines serving paper, steel, and industrial customers. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same industrial mineral categories.
• Sibelco: Global material solutions company producing silica sand, kaolin, feldspar, and other industrial minerals for glass, foundry, ceramics, and construction. Overlaps with Shree Ram's silica sand and kaolin product lines.
• Imerys: Global leader in mineral-based specialty solutions including kaolin (Imerys Performance Minerals), serving paper, paint, rubber, ceramics, and many of the same end-markets as Shree Ram. Comparable as a much larger incumbent across the kaolin value chain.
• Quarzwerke Group: European industrial minerals producer of silica sand, kaolin, feldspar, and refractory raw materials serving foundry, glass, ceramics, and construction. Comparable as a broader incumbent in industrial minerals adjacent to Shree Ram's portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shree-ram-minerals

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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