Travancore Cochin Chemicals

The Travancore Cochin Chemicals Ltd., abbreviated as TCC, is a public sector undertaking owned by the Government of Kerala, engaged in the manufacture and marketing of caustic soda (NaOH), chlorine, hydrochloric acid and sodium chlorate.[1] It is situated in Udyogamandal industrial district of Kochi, India.

The TCC exports caustic soda to African countries. [2] The company recorded a profit of ₹32 crore in 2018 up from ₹6 crore in 2017.[2]

History

The Travancore Cochin Chemicals Ltd. was founded in 1949 as a partnership between Mettur Chemical & Industrial Corporation Limited and FACT. It was later acquired by the Government of Travancore–Cochin. In 1960, it became under the Government of Kerala.[3]

References

  1. ^ K.A. Martin (3 January 2018). "Travancore Chemicals aims at ₹600-cr turnover". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Travancore Cochin Chem posts ₹32-crore profit". Hindubusinessline. 9 May 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  3. ^ R.Ramabhadran Pillai (23 July 2013). "A catalyst behind the growth of city industries". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 July 2020.




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