About the Company

Graphite India Limited is one of the leading producers of graphite electrodes globally by capacity, with over 60 years of proven technical expertise in manufacturing the full range of graphite electrodes, including large‑diameter ultra‑high power (UHP) electrodes used by major steelmakers worldwide . Incorporated in 1974 and headquartered in Kolkata, the company’s operations span manufacturing and selling graphite electrodes and miscellaneous graphite products, calcined petroleum coke, impervious graphite equipment (IGE) and spares, and high speed steel, alongside glass‑reinforced pipes and power generation for sale . Its plant network covers West Bengal (Durgapur), Maharashtra (Nashik and Igatpuri), Bihar (Barauni) and Odisha (Titlagarh) . The company serves both Indian and overseas electric arc furnace (EAF) steel manufacturers and exports to the Rest of the World through its multi‑location footprint and group presence  .

As at March 31, 2025, Graphite India had seven subsidiaries: one in India, one in the Netherlands, four step‑down subsidiaries in Germany and one step‑down subsidiary in the United States of America (only the count is provided here) . Notable milestones in recent years include the company’s Fiftieth Annual Report for the year ended March 31, 2025, and an ongoing restructuring of overseas operations, with German graphite electrode production remaining closed while speciality and coating businesses continue; the liquidation of one German step‑down subsidiary is in process  .

Business Segments

– Graphite and Carbon segment:

– Share of turnover by activity under both segment (Standalone):

  – Graphite electrodes and miscellaneous graphite products: 75.03%

  – Calcined petroleum coke (CPC) : 5.73%

  – Impervious graphite equipment and spares: 7.09%

  – High speed steel (HSH): 9.21%

 – Others: 2.94%

Key Management

– K. K. Bangur – Chairman

– A. Dixit – Executive Director

– M. K. Chhajer – Chief Financial Officer

– S. Marda – Company Secretary

Latest Updates

– Board and governance: Harsh Pati Singhania and Rahulkumar N. Baldota were appointed Independent Directors with effect from April 1, 2024; members approved the re‑appointment of Mr. Ashutosh Dixit as Whole‑time Director designated as Executive Director for three years from April 1, 2025; and Mr. Debanjan Mandal was appointed as an Independent Director from May 14, 2025, subject to shareholders’ approval . The Fiftieth AGM is scheduled for August 1, 2025 via VC/OAVM .

– Operations and capacity: German graphite electrode production remains closed; speciality and coating operations continue; liquidation of a German step‑down subsidiary is ongoing .

– Renewable and power: Newly installed 5 MWp solar at CCKT generated 2.56 million units during the year, complementing hydel power generation, which saw higher sales of units year‑on‑year .

– R&D and technology: The company developed new isostatic graphite grades (GLIA11, GLIA12, GLIA21, GLIA22), supplied more than 100 carbon brushes for aerospace applications to HAL, and acquired DRDO technology to produce Carbon‑Silicon Carbide (CSiC) components for defence applications .

– Investments and rating: The group’s Netherlands subsidiary had invested USD 22.60 Million in a US entity as on March 31, 2025, representing 60.25 per cent of its capital . ICRA reaffirmed the company’s long‑term rating at [ICRA] AA+ (Stable) and short‑term rating at [ICRA] A1+ on January 27, 2025 .