PM Modi Lays Foundation for ₹5,514 Cr Polypropylene Plant at BPCL Kochi Refinery

Kochi, March 11, 2026: Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a ₹5,514 crore Polypropylene Plant at the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) Kochi Refinery, marking a major milestone in India’s petrochemical growth. The event also included the inauguration of several development projects across the Railways, Highways, and Ministry of Rural Development.

Landmark Petrochemical Project

Welcoming the Prime Minister, Shri Suresh Gopi, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Minister of Tourism, highlighted the importance of this initiative for Kochi’s industrial modernization. He emphasized that the project would strengthen the region’s industrial base and create significant employment opportunities.

The new Polypropylene Plant, with a capacity of 400 KTPA, aims to:

Boost domestic polymer production
Reduce import dependence on polypropylene
Foster downstream industries in India
Generate employment opportunities in the region

PM Modi’s Vision for Industrial Modernization

Addressing the gathering, PM Modi stressed that continuous modernization of petroleum companies is crucial for national development. He described the Kochi Polypropylene Plant as a key milestone in strengthening India’s petrochemical ecosystem and advancing the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission.

This initiative aligns with India’s goal to enhance self-reliance in critical industrial sectors while promoting sustainable industrial growth and local employment.

About the Project

Project Cost: ₹5,514 crore
Capacity: 400 KTPA Polypropylene Unit
Strategic Impact: Reduces imports, strengthens domestic polymer production, boosts downstream industry growth
Location: BPCL Kochi Refinery, Kerala