Which was the first petrochemical company in India?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited.
 Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited (IPCL) was established in 1969 and is considered the first major petrochemical company in India.
 IPCL was set up by the Government of India to boost the production and development of petrochemical products in the country.
 The company played a pivotal role in the Indian petrochemical industry until its merger with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) in 2007.
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 National Organic Chemical Industry Limited (NOCIL): Established in 1961, NOCIL is known for producing organic chemicals and rubber chemicals, but it is not considered the first petrochemical company in India.
 Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL): Founded in 1984, GAIL is primarily involved in natural gas processing and distribution, and not directly a petrochemical company.
 Haldia Petrochemicals Limited (HPL): Incorporated in 1985, HPL is one of the major petrochemical companies in India, located in Haldia, West Bengal, but it was established after IPCL.