Local residents in Ennore have reported that dust emissions, allegedly from the Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited facility used for fertilizer handling and packaging, are causing health issues. In response, the company has refuted the allegations, insisting that its operations are fully compliant with regulatory norms and that adequate dust suppression measures are in place.

Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Assam to invest Rs 500 crore in mineral and ore extraction projects, which is expected to create around 3,000 jobs and support regional development.

Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited announced aggressive expansion plans across several sectors including footwear, fertilizers, food, drone technology, synthetic textiles, and solar. Key elements of the plan include establishing a fertilizer factory in Qatar and launching a drone training school in Tamil Nadu, with expected positive job creation but potential risks through economic collaboration with an authoritarian regime.

Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited announced aggressive expansion plans across diverse segments including footwear, fertilisers, food, drone technology, synthetic textiles, and solar energy. The plans include significant domestic job creation, such as a drone training school, while also engaging in talks with Qatar-based Sheikh Falah Bin Jassin Bin Jabor Al Thani for establishing a Rs 7,000 crore fertiliser factory.

In addition to its industrial activities, KICL has engaged in significant community service by providing flood relief, health services during the COVID pandemic, and establishing educational initiatives through Kothari Public School, reflecting its commitment to social responsibility.

Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited (KICL) is expanding its drone division not only for precision farming but also by tailoring surveillance drones for police, border security, and coastal applications. This move raises concerns about the potential role of its technology in enabling repressive state surveillance.