Leading Innovation in Graphites & Sustainability
Generations of Graphite Excellence and Decades of Innovation
The PranaGraf Group was founded by Shishir Poddar, a 3rd generation expert in graphite, building upon a rich heritage of graphite expertise that spans generations. Over decades, the founders have established businesses across India, Africa, and Europe, covering the complete natural graphite value chain.
From mining and physical beneficiation to advanced chemical processing and specialized manufacturing, the group has created an integrated ecosystem that delivers unparalleled quality and innovation in graphite materials.
of Graphite Innovation
Operations & Distribution Spanning Globally
Serving across the entire value chain.
Core processing equipment built In-House
Over the last 4 decades, Group has pioneered the development of various advanced materials and sustainable technologies for processing graphite into high-value applications.
The group manufactures the core components of graphite processing plants internally, ensuring superior quality control, operational efficiency, and the ability to customize solutions for diverse customer needs.
Proprietary waste-free processes, 100% water recycling, and chrome-free production methods demonstrate our commitment to environmental sustainability and circular economy principles.
Four Decades of Innovation and Growth in Graphite Technologies
Natural Graphite mining & Processing Plant established
Mining & process plant upgraded to semi-automatic operations
Totally automated graphite processing and expandable graphite technologies developed
Mining process setup established in Africa
High Purity Graphite & Anode Materials development initiated
Graphene development program launched
PranaGraf Group formed (formerly Tirupati Speciality Graphite)
Expanded Graphite, High Purity Graphite & Graphene production started
Started distribution network in United Kingdom
Distribution expanded to USA, Australia and Japan
New plant for Expandable Graphite and Micronized Graphite commissioned
Distribution network expanded to Europe
Additional capacity in development for future growth
One-stop solution for all graphite materials, expanding operations and distribution globally, using proprietary, sustainable, and waste-free technologies developed in-house for niche products.
PranaGraf Group is focused on manufacturing materials and developing technologies for reducing carbon emissions and catering to the energy transition economy.
Leveraging its Founders' decades of experience in graphite and mineral processing, the Group is uniquely positioned to serve the growing demand for critical minerals like graphite and its value added products alongside processing technologies for various minerals.
Global Manufacturing Excellence with State-of-the-Art Production & Distribution Capabilities
Specialised application driven products for niche and energy transition markets with high entry barriers, classified critical minerals.
High growth markets across products from 7% - 30% CAGR.
Export restrictions from China, 90-100% supply chain currently Chinese, preference for non-Chinese producers globally.
Production technologies established at commercial scale, supplies ongoing, approvals from highest end customers received.
Team with >150 years cumulative successful experience in graphite and mineral processing, established multiple plants globally.
Zero Waste, 100% water recycling, Chrome free expandable graphite, HF-free high purity graphite. Highest ESG standards followed.
The Group is focused on sustainable technologies, which gave birth to IGMRC, our mineral processing technologies and R&D centre. IGMRC is a leading Centre of Excellence for Critical Minerals, Industrial Minerals & Advanced Materials Technologies.
Accredited by the Government of India, this Centre hosts an array of characterisation, process development and pilot testing facilities and a team of scientists with recognised expertise and decades of experience in sustainable technologies across minerals.
Recognized Centre of Excellence
Powering the electric vehicle revolution
Clean energy generation systems
Advanced fire retardant solutions
High-performance defense materials
Advanced electronic components
Solar and clean energy technologies
Get in touch with our leadership team to discuss how we can help with your graphite material needs.