Why did HOCL temporarily shut down its phenol plant in Kochi?

HOCL announced the temporary shutdown of its phenol plant at Kochi on June 22 due to unspecified market constraints, and it did not provide further details on the reasons for the shutdown.

What is the production capacity of HOCL's phenol plant that has been shut down?

The phenol plant has a production capacity of 40,000 metric tons per year.

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