India’s only solar glass manufacturer, Borosil Renewables, has taken a bold step. The company’s board has approved a revised expansion project worth ₹950 crore. The move aims to meet the growing demand for solar panel glass in India. The company will add two new solar glass furnaces at its Bharuch facility in Gujarat. Each furnace will have a capacity of 300 tonnes per day (TPD). Together, they will increase Borosil’s capacity by 600 TPD.
Project Details and Timeline
This expansion is a revision of an earlier plan. Previously, Borosil had proposed adding only one 500 TPD furnace. But now, the company has scaled up its target due to rising demand. The two furnaces—SG-4 and SG-5—will be installed at the existing site. The total installed capacity after this expansion will rise to 1,600 TPD. This marks a 60% increase from its current production levels of 1,000 TPD. The new furnaces are expected to be commissioned by the second half of FY26.
Why This Expansion Matters
India is rapidly increasing solar power capacity. Domestic availability of glass meets the demand for local solar panels. Borosil’s action lowers reliance on solar glass imports. India’s government also levied anti-dumping duties on solar glass from China and other nations. This makes local production competitive.
With this expansion, Borosil strengthens its position in the Make in India clean energy ecosystem.
How Will the Expansion Be Funded?
The ₹950 crore project will be funded through a mix of internal accruals and debt. The company hasn’t disclosed the exact break-up yet. However, it has confirmed that it has the financial strength to support this scale of investment.
Industry Outlook and Borosil’s Role
India plans to add nearly 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. Solar energy will play a big part in that journey. But solar panels require high-quality glass, which is currently in short supply.
Borosil is the only solar glass producer in India. It not only serves the local market but also exports to Europe, the US, and the Middle East.
With global solar demand rising, this expansion could boost Borosil’s exports too.
A Step Toward Energy Security
India’s solar industry has consistently been dependent upon foreign glass and other material inputs. That now is changing as indigenous capacity builds. This project promotes ensuring India’s solar future. It ensures that the future solar projects have a secure, local supply chain.
Borosil’s action indicates confidence in India’s green energy proposals. The ₹950 crore expansion is not merely a capacity increase. It is Borosil’s confidence in India’s solar future. While solar dreams are booming and policy thrusts, the company is making a big bet on a sun-powered future. For India’s clean energy dream, it is a big victory.
