Heard: Reliance Industries Shuts Jamnagar LDPE Plant for 15-Day Maintenance; Polymer Prices May Firm Up

It is heard in the market that Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) has temporarily shut its Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) plant in Jamnagar for planned maintenance, effective 24th November 2025. The shutdown is expected to last around 15 days. The Jamnagar LDPE unit, with a production capacity of 550,000 tons per year, is among India’s largest polymer facilities. This temporary halt is likely to tighten LDPE supply in the short term. Market sources suggest that the reduced supply could push LDPE prices upward, especially as current rates remain at multi-month lows. Additionally, this development may trigger a sentimental lift for other polymers such as LLDPE, HDPE, and PP, which are also trading at comparatively low levels. Traders indicate that buying sentiment may improve as processors anticipate firmer price trends and potential supply constraints during the maintenance period. Though temporary, the shutdown is being viewed as a supportive factor for an otherwise soft polymer market, with ripple effects expected across the polyolefin chain.Disclaimer: PolyMart does not offer guarantees regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information provided on its platform. Users are advised to independently verify any data before relying on it for decision-making purposes.