New Delhi, April 3 INOX Air Products announced on Friday that it has commissioned its first ultra-high purity (UHP) liquid oxygen facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, aiming to support India's semiconductor and solar manufacturing sectors.
The plant produces 6N grade (99.9999 per cent purity) liquid oxygen with a capacity of 17 tonnes per day (500 cubic meters per hour), catering to the stringent requirements of the electronics and photovoltaic industries, the company said.
INOX Air Products said the facility will help reduce reliance on imports of ultra-high purity oxygen, which was previously sourced from overseas, and improve supply reliability for domestic manufacturers.
Located in the southern industrial hub of Hosur, the plant is positioned to serve emerging high-technology clusters, enabling faster deliveries and reduced supply chain disruptions.
Managing Director Siddharth Jain said the investment is aimed at building domestic capabilities in critical industrial inputs and supporting India's push towards technological self-reliance.
The commissioning marks a step up in India's capacity to produce high-purity gases required for precision manufacturing, as demand from sunrise sectors such as semiconductors and solar continues to grow.
"This commissioning marks a significant milestone in strengthening India's advanced manufacturing ecosystem, especially for the sunrise sectors like semiconductor and solar cell manufacturing," it said in a statement.
Strategically located in Hosur, one of the industrial hubs in South India, the plant is well-positioned to serve emerging high-technology clusters with reliability and speed.
Speaking on the occasion, Siddharth Jain, Managing Director, INOXAP, said, "At
INOXAP, we believe that true progress for India lies in building capabilities within the country that power its future industries."
The commissioning of this Ultra-High Purity Liquid Oxygen facility is a step towards that vision.
"It aims to significantly reduce dependence on imports and strengthen the foundation of India's semiconductor and solar manufacturing ecosystem. As the nation advances towards technological self-reliance, we remain committed to investing ahead of the demand curve, ensuring that critical enablers are available within India, for India," he said.
What makes this development particularly noteworthy is that Ultra-High Purity Liquid Oxygen was previously imported to meet domestic demand. With this commissioning, INOX Air Products has successfully indigenised the production of this highly critical and complex product, enabling direct, dependable supply to Indian manufacturers.
This facility stands out for its ability to produce 6N grade industrial liquid oxygen, a purity level essential for precision-driven applications in electronics and photovoltaic manufacturing. Additionally, it would enable these manufacturers to significantly reduce import lead times, minimise global supply disruptions and enhance production continuity.
INOX Air Products is one of the leading manufacturers of industrial, electronic and speciality gases in India.