Snapshot

• Why Panipat is iconic:
  Panipat in Haryana is North India’s largest petrochemicals and polymer downstream hub, anchored by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex.
  The refinery has a capacity of 15 MMTPA (Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum), and its integrated petrochemical plant produces polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), paraxylene (PX), purified terephthalic acid (PTA), and monoethylene glycol (MEG).
  The region supports thousands of MSMEs in plastics, textiles, fibers, and packaging, creating a vertically integrated value chain serving North India’s industrial corridor.
  
• Global Positioning:
  Panipat is a key supplier of polyester feedstock and polymers to India’s apparel, home textiles, automotive, and FMCG packaging industries, and exports PET resins and intermediates to Asia, Middle East, and Africa.
  

Product & Service Range

Category	Key Products
Polymers	PP, HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, PET resins
Polyester Intermediates	PTA, MEG, paraxylene (PX)
Textile & Fiber Inputs	Polyester chips, yarn feedstock
Packaging Materials	Films, laminates, injection-molded parts
Industrial Plastics	Automotive components, pipes, containers
Chemical Intermediates	Benzene, toluene, xylene, propylene

Cluster Strengths

Feature	Details
Anchor Complex	IOCL Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex with cracker and PTA/MEG plants
North India Hub	Proximity to Delhi NCR and textile hubs (Panipat, Ludhiana, Jaipur)
Integrated Value Chain	Refinery-to-polymer-to-MSME downstream industries
MSME Ecosystem	Thousands of small-scale units in plastics, textiles, home furnishings
Strategic Connectivity	Located on NH44, connected to Northern Freight Corridors and dry ports

Materials & Sustainability

• Core Materials: Naphtha, ethylene, propylene, PX, PTA, MEG
  
• Innovation:
  
  • Fully integrated naphtha cracker unit (India’s largest at 857 KTA)
    
  • Automated packaging and logistics systems
    
  • Textile recycling and PET bottle-to-fiber initiatives
    
• Sustainability Initiatives:
  
  • Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) and effluent recycling plants
    
  • Bio-CNG and solar-powered industrial parks in Haryana
    
  • Circular economy models in polyester and PET recycling
    

Cluster Infrastructure

• Industrial Estates:
  
  • IOCL Petrochemical Complex (Panipat Refinery Township)
    
  • Panipat Industrial Area (textiles, home furnishings, plastics)
    
  • Kundli–Manesar–Palwal (KMP) Corridor connectivity for downstream units
    
• Institutions:
  
  • CIPET (Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology) Panipat campus
    
  • Polymer and Textile R&D centers in collaboration with IOCL
    
• Connectivity:
  
  • NH44 and KMP expressway for North India’s logistics
    
  • Inland container depots (ICDs) in Sonipat and Rewari
    
  • Proximity to JNPT and Mundra ports via rail corridors
    

Compliance & Certifications

Certification	Details
ISO 9001/14001/45001	Quality, environment, and occupational safety
Responsible Care®	For chemical and polymer manufacturers
REACH/TSCA Compliance	For exports to EU/US
BIS Standards	For PE/PP grades and downstream plastic products
Green Building Certifications	Adopted by large downstream units

Production Timelines & MOQs

Product Type	Lead Time	MOQ Guidance
Polymers (PP, PE)	Continuous	1–5 MT per order
PET Resin & PTA	Continuous	Bulk shipments (20–50 MT)
Films & Packaging	2–4 weeks	Custom volumes
Industrial Plastics	3–6 weeks	Project-based

Branding & Packaging

• Branding: IOCL’s branded polymer grades (e.g., PROPEL PP/PE) for domestic and export markets
  
• Packaging:
  
  • 25 kg woven sacks for polymers
    
  • Jumbo bags and palletized exports
    
  • Bulk liquid shipping for PTA/MEG
    
• Marketing Narrative:
  “Panipat: North India’s petrochemical and polyester powerhouse, integrating refinery-scale production with a thriving MSME ecosystem in plastics, textiles, and packaging.”
  

Quality Control (IndiaUnbox Protocol)

• Polymer QC: Melt flow index, density, tensile strength tests
  
• Chemical QC: Purity analysis (PTA, MEG) via HPLC and spectroscopy
  
• Downstream QC: Dimensional checks, impact strength, barrier property testing
  
• Export QC: REACH, BIS, and ASTM standard compliance for global buyers
  

Price Drivers

• Global crude oil and naphtha pricing
  
• Freight and logistics costs to North Indian hubs
  
• PTA/MEG pricing dynamics in polyester value chain
  
• Automation and supply chain integration benefits
  
• Demand cycles in packaging, textiles, and automotive industries
  

Buyer Confidence Signals

• Anchor Petrochemical Infrastructure: IOCL Panipat Refinery & Cracker Plant
  
• Strategic Geography: Supplies entire Northern and Central Indian industrial belt
  
• Export-Ready: REACH-compliant polymers and petrochemical intermediates
  
• Cluster Synergy: Links with Panipat’s textile and home furnishing industries
  

Government Support: Backed by IOCL and Haryana Industrial Policy for downstream investments