TRAVANCORE TITANIUM PRODUCTS LTD

What TRAVANCORE TITANIUM PRODUCTS LTD does

Travancore Titanium Products Ltd is an Indian chemical manufacturer producing pigment-grade titanium dioxide (TiO2) from ilmenite using the sulphate process. Incorporated on 18 December 1946 by the princely state of Travancore in collaboration with British Titan Products (BTP) Company Limited, U.K., the company became a State Public Sector Unit in 1960 with the Government of Kerala acquiring a 97.55% stake. It operates a single integrated facility at Kochuveli, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, situated near ilmenite placer deposits on beaches around Kollam, with current TiO2 production capacity of 40-45 tonnes per day and a captive sulphuric acid plant (commissioned 1996) using tail-gas recycling DCDA technology with alkali scrubbing for emission control.

The company's product portfolio centers on Anatase and Rutile grade titanium dioxide pigments (including an Ajantox RD-01 rutile grade and a 97.5% high-refractive-index specialty grade), supplemented by potassium titanate for welding electrodes, sulphuric acid for captive use, pearlescent pigments for cosmetics and decorative coatings, and a TRAVANCORE-branded printing ink. It serves industrial customers across paint and coatings, printing inks, welding rod manufacturing, plastics, paper, and specialty-chemicals segments. Until recently it was the only producer of Anatase-grade TiO2 in India.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales via direct enterprise sales, export operations, and TradeIndia B2B marketplace listings; published pricing for Rutile TiO2 is INR 170,000 per metric tonne with a one-metric-tonne minimum order. Annual turnover is stated at Rs 500 Crores on the TradeIndia profile, supported by 2,000 listed employees. Marketing and distribution rely primarily on the TradeIndia digital channel alongside direct and export sales; the firm has no app presence, no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, no recent funding rounds, no M&A, and no disclosed leadership changes in the supplied data.

Name

TRAVANCORE TITANIUM PRODUCTS LTD

Legal name

Travancore Titanium Products Ltd.

Website

https://travancoretitanium.tradeindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Travancore Titanium Products Ltd is a Kerala state-owned manufacturer of Anatase and Rutile grade titanium dioxide pigments via the sulphate process, serving paint, coatings, printing ink, welding, and specialty-chemicals customers from its Thiruvananthapuram facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Titanium Dioxide Pigments

NAICS

Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (325130), Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing (327992)

SIC

Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Pigments & Dyes (IMAEAHAJ)

Keywords

• Titanium dioxide pigments
• Industrial chemical manufacturing
• Anatase titanium dioxide
• Rutile titanium dioxide
• Specialty titanate compounds

Headquarters

HQ city

Thiruvananthapuram

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Titanium Dioxide Sales: Manufacturing and sale of titanium dioxide pigments in various grades (Anatase and Rutile) as the primary revenue stream. Production capacity of 40-45 tonnes per day.
2. Chemical Products Distribution: Distribution of various chemical products including potassium titanate, sulphuric acid, pearlescent pigments, and printing inks.
3. Export Operations: International sales of titanium dioxide and related chemical products as an exporter.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Travancore Titanium Products Ltd manufactures and sells pigment-grade titanium dioxide (TiO2) in Anatase and Rutile crystal forms, produced from ilmenite via the sulphate process at its Kerala facility with a capacity of 40-45 tonnes per day. The company also produces specialty chemicals including potassium titanate for welding rods, sulphuric acid for captive consumption, pearlescent pigments, TRAVANCORE printing ink, and titanium processing crackers. It serves industrial customers in paints and coatings, printing inks, welding electrodes, and specialty chemicals.

Product overview

Travancore Titanium Products Ltd is a chemical manufacturing company producing titanium dioxide pigments in both anatase and rutile grades, along with specialty titanate compounds. The core product portfolio centers on titanium dioxide pigments (Anatase Grade, Titanium Dioxide Anatase, Titanium Dioxide Rutile, Ajantox RD-01, High Refractive Index 97.5% purity, and Anatase Special Grade) used as white pigments in paints, coatings, plastics, and industrial applications. Supporting products include Potassium Titanate for welding rods and Sulphuric Acid for captive manufacturing use. The company also produces TRAVANCORE Printing Ink and Travancore Titanium Crackers as related offerings. Production capacity stands at 40-45 tonnes per day from its Kerala facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anatase Grade Titanium Dioxide Pigments Pigment-grade titanium dioxide in Anatase crystalline form, used as a white pigment providing opacity, brightness, and UV resistance in paints, coatings, plastics, paper, and printing ink formulations for industrial buyers.
• Titanium Dioxide Rutile Grade Pigments (including Ajantox RD-01) Rutile grade titanium dioxide pigments offering higher refractive index and weather resistance compared to Anatase, suited for premium coating and plastic applications for industrial buyers.
• Potassium Titanate Potassium titanate compound with ultra-low thermal conductivity and high reflectance for infrared and UV regions, used as filler or additive in premium welding rod coatings.
• Sulphuric Acid Sulphuric acid produced for captive consumption in titanium dioxide manufacturing, generated via modern DCDA (Double Catalysis Double Absorption) technology with alkali scrubbing for emissions control.
• TRAVANCORE Printing Ink Printing ink product manufactured using titanium dioxide pigment for various printing applications for industrial printing ink customers.
• Travancore Titanium Crackers Equipment for cracking and processing titanium-bearing materials in the titanium dioxide production process, sold as processing equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity of 40-45 tonnes per day of titanium dioxide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• British Titan Products (BTP) Company Limited, U.K.coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1946Original joint venture partner at company's inception in 1946. BTP (now known as Tioxide Group Limited) provided technology and expertise for titanium dioxide production from ilmenite. The collaboration was with the then princely state of Travancore to establish India's first TiO2 production facility.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Tronox Holdings: One of the world's largest TiO2 producers with vertically integrated mineral sands operations. Comparable as a global TiO2 incumbent competing for the same end markets (paints, coatings, plastics) but at vastly larger scale.
• The Chemours Company: Global TiO2 leader (spun off from DuPont) operating chloride-process plants worldwide. Competes in the same rutile/anatase pigment markets as TTPL but with global scale, proprietary technology, and broad product portfolio.
• Venator Materials: Global TiO2 and performance additives producer (formerly Huntsman Pigments). Competes in identical TiO2 pigment categories but with global manufacturing footprint and broader specialty additives portfolio.
• Kronos Worldwide: Major global TiO2 pigment producer serving coatings, plastics, and paper markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same end-use industries but operating European and North American production at scale TTPL cannot match.
• Lomon Billions Group: Chinese TiO2 giant that has become one of the world's largest producers, exporting aggressively to India and global markets. Directly competes with TTPL in supplying Indian paint customers with cost-competitive TiO2.
• Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha (ISK): Japanese TiO2 producer with global specialty pigment focus. Comparable as an established TiO2 incumbent, particularly in Anatase and specialty grades where TTPL has historical strength.

Direct peers

• DCW Limited: Indian chemical manufacturer producing titanium dioxide pigments (among other chemicals like caustic soda and PVC). Directly comparable as a domestic Indian TiO2 competitor serving the same paints/coatings customer base.
• Kerala Minerals and Metals Ltd (KMML): Another Government of Kerala-owned PSU based in Kollam, India, producing titanium dioxide pigments using the chloride process. Most directly comparable peer given identical Indian PSU structure, overlapping geography, and TiO2 pigment focus.

Emerging players

• Tayca Corporation: Japanese specialty chemicals company producing high-purity TiO2, pearlescent pigments, and ultrafine TiO2. Comparable as a niche/specialty TiO2 player overlapping with TTPL's specialty pigments and high-purity TiO2 product lines.

Regional players

• Travancore Cochin Chemicals: Indian chemical company with regional focus. Less directly comparable but operates in adjacent inorganic chemicals and specialty chemical segments serving Indian industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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