Timeline

  • 1945

    Lila Group was established by Late Shri Liladhar Mulji Tanna, focusing on agricultural commodity trading, specializing in spices and pulses.

  • 1969

    Expansion into the textile business with a spinning, ginning, and weaving factory established by Shri Ranjit Liladhar Tanna.

  • 1988

    Mr. Jagdish Tanna started a new business line in polymers, creating an international trading house for import, export, and third-country trading.

  • 1990-2000

    Focused on addressing India's polymer deficit by importing and representing international suppliers. Partnered with major companies like Pt Chandra Asri, Pt Tripolyta, PTT, TPI, Daelim Industries, KPIC, Hyundai, Samsung, and Lotte Daesan. Averaged 110 kt of yearly sales, making us one of the top 5 polymer trading houses in India.

  • 2000-2010

    Shifted focus to exporting polymers from India due to the rise in local production. Partnered with Reliance Industries, Haldia Petrochemicals, IOCL, GAIL, and Supreme. Averaged 110 kilo tons of yearly sales, with peak volumes of 165 kilo tons for Reliance in a single year, establishing us as a top channel for Indian exports.

  • 2010-present

    Recognized the need for professional distribution and trading to support growing local capacity and demand. Established multiple offices, stock points, and expanded our sales team to provide comprehensive market solutions, positioning ourselves as a premier distribution channel in India.