Himadri Expands Carbon Black Capacity to 2,50,000 TPA
Kolkata-based specialty chemicals major Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd on Tuesday announced the commencement of commercial operations of its newly commissioned 70,000 tonnes per annum specialty carbon black line at its manufacturing facility in Mahistikry, Hooghly, West Bengal.With this brownfield expansion, the company’s total carbon black manufacturing capacity has increased to 2,50,000 TPA. Of this, 1,30,000 TPA is specialty carbon black capacity at the Mahistikry site, making it the world’s largest single-location specialty carbon black manufacturing facility.
Mahistikry Facility Scales Up Specialty Portfolio
The newly commissioned line strengthens Himadri’s specialty portfolio and enhances its ability to cater to high-value, performance-driven applications. These include plastics, inks, paints, coatings, and other niche industrial segments.The expansion incorporates advanced process technologies, state-of-the-art quality control systems, energy-efficient operations, and scalable infrastructure. The company stated that these features are designed to ensure consistent production of premium grades for global customers.
Anurag Choudhary, CMD and CEO of Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd, said the commissioning marks the beginning of the next phase of growth in the company’s advanced carbon materials journey. He noted that with the expanded capacity of 1,30,000 MTPA at Mahistikry, the facility is positioned to meet rising global demand in premium, application-specific segments such as plastics, inks, paints, coatings, and other specialised industries.
Revenue Growth and Margin Outlook Strengthened
The company expects the newly commissioned capacity to contribute meaningfully to revenue growth and strengthen its margin profile over the medium term.As global demand shifts toward high-performance, customised carbon solutions, Himadri’s enhanced scale is expected to provide competitive advantages through operational efficiencies, supply reliability, faster market responsiveness, and improved product innovation capabilities.
Himadri Share Price Movement
Shares of Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd ended at ₹491 on the BSE on February 24, up by ₹0.85 or 0.17 per cent.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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