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2.2 Nutritional Sciences quality expectations while upholding required safety and
Tata NQ environmental compliance standards.
the nutritional science division of the Company, under the during FY 2019-20, the Company enhanced its product
brand tata nQ, offers nature-inspired and science-backed portfolio in Silica by launching several new grades to cater to
ingredient and formulation solutions catering to human
the needs of different application segments and customers.
and animal health. the flagship product lines of tata nQ – the Company also expanded its taVerSIl range of products
FoSSenCe® and goSSenCe® are prebiotic dietary fibres for non-rubber applications by launching new variants to
that promote the growth of gut microbiome and improve meet the unique needs of customers manufacturing salt and
digestive & immune health.
toothpaste. the Company also customised its tYSIl portfolio
of conventional silica products to meet the varying needs
FY 2019-20 has been a phenomenal year for the nutritional of tyres and non-tyre rubber goods manufacturers. the
science business, wherein the state-of-the-art greenfield Company expanded its market reach by strengthening its
nellore plant in andhra pradesh was made operational. channel partner and distributor network across India to serve
this has substantially increased the production capacity, customers, in both the rubber and non-rubber segments.
thereby significantly increasing the Company’s capacity to
serve customers across the globe. there has been a wide on the HdS front, the treadSIl products received customer
acceptance of the product quality from the new plant, and approval from tyre customers that the Company has been
as a result the revenues grew to ` 65.15 crore, while the working with in the past. the Company has also significantly
customer base grew to more than 250 customers. deepened its techno-commercial engagement with leading
tyre companies to ensure ramp-up of commercial supplies
the business had earlier established global distribution of existing products in FY 2020-21 and co-development of
network and initiated customer engagement in South next-gen HdS portfolio to meet the evolving needs of the
east asia, China and uSa. this engagement also started tyre industry. additionally, the Company launched taFoSIl,
bearing fruits, with supplies made across South east asia, its new brand of functionalised silica for high-performance
after product qualification from the new facility. there has non-tyre rubber applications.
been a considerable progress in the qualification process by
global major consumers of FoS and the feedback has been Nano Zinc Oxide
encouraging. the qualification is in progress and is expected under the Specialty products portfolio, the Company has
to be favourably concluded soon.
also entered into the production of nano Zinc oxide (‘nZno’),
which was developed at the Innovation Centre in pune and
due to Covid-19 pandemic, many of the customers are likely finds multiple applications for its anti-microbial, anti-fungus
to put on hold the new product introduction, particularly and uV blocking properties. the Company collaborated
the Food & Beverage customers, while additional sales with a customer to harness the anti-microbial and anti-
opportunities are expected from nutraceuticals companies, viral properties of nZno amidst the pandemic. Currently, it
particularly in the area of immunity and gut health. the is finding use in face masks as an added layer of protection
Company is constantly re-calibrating plans as the situation against Covid-19. the Company is presently working with
evolves.
paints, Coatings & adhesives, plastics & polymers and
personal Care & Cosmetics industries to build the portfolio.
2.3 Material Sciences
the Company would be focussing around nano-materials
Silica linked to nano-adhesives and nano formulations aimed at
during FY 2018-19, the Company had successfully completed anti-viral and anti-microbial application.
the acquisition of a precipitated silica plant at Cuddalore,
tamilnadu marking its entry into the Silica business. 2.4 Energy Sciences
FY 2019-20 turned out to be a critical milestone in the In line with the Company’s strategy to grow its Specialty
growth journey of this new business. Several key initiatives products Business, the Company is exploring entry into the
related to upgradation of the Cuddalore plant’s infrastructure lithium-ion battery sector with cell chemistries optimised to
and systems were completed. these initiatives have helped meet Indian applications. the government of India has been
demonstrate the plant’s ability to produce at its rated promoting the use of electric Vehicles (‘eV’) in the country
capacity; multiple grades of silica (including HdS for high through incentives, policy changes and own consumption
performance green tyre applications) meeting customer with a view to achieve a major shift to eVs by 2030.

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