The year was 1977, the PVC industry was beginning to spread its wings. Recognizing this as an opportunity area, the Kalpena Industries made a small beginning the same year in Kolkata. From the very start, the group’s focus was clear. It established a nice for itself in the shoe & cable industries as a quality supplier of PVC compounds. After that, there was no looking back. The Group charted an aggressive strategy for growth through capacity expansion and diversification action.