Moglix inaugurates bitumen facility with DRG Industries
Moglix is set to begin commercial bitumen production in July 2025. The facility is located in Mathura. It aims to boost India's infrastructure with durable and safe roads.

India’s vision of Viksit Bharat hinges on developing infrastructure that is not only expansive but also durable, safe, and sustainable. With the world’s second-largest road network, the next frontier for India lies in enhancing road quality and longevity—while simultaneously addressing environmental impact and safety.
Road safety remains a national priority. As the country targets a significant reduction in road-related incidents by 2030, materials that deliver long-term surface integrity and reduce deterioration risks are essential. Moglix’s entry into bitumen manufacturing is anchored in this vision of building safer, smarter roads.
Through DRG Industries, Moglix aims to produce a new generation of value-added, high-performance bitumen products—including polymer-modified bitumen, microsurfacing-grade emulsions, and hard binders. These solutions are engineered to extend road life, minimise maintenance cycles, and reduce total carbon footprint.
One of the facility’s key offerings—microsurfacing—is globally recognised for sealing surface cracks, improving road friction, and increasing durability. When compared to traditional resurfacing, microsurfacing can double pavement life while reducing carbon emissions by up to 44%.
To further localise innovation, Moglix is investing in indigenous R&D to develop bitumen solutions tailored to India’s diverse terrain, traffic patterns, and climate zones.
Spread across 3.5 acres, the DRG Industries facility integrates advanced Denimotech mills, fully automated processing lines, and a dedicated in-house R&D center. It has an installed monthly processing capacity of over 28,000 MT.
The facility uses biomass-fueled, carbon-neutral high-efficiency boilers equipped with scrubber systems and filter bags, making the heating process significantly more sustainable and aligned with Moglix’s ESG roadmap.
Located to serve northern and central India, the plant will support infrastructure projects across Uttar Pradesh, NCR, Bihar, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, and also cater to export markets such as Nepal.
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