Himadri Speciality commissions 70,000 TPA speciality carbon black line at Bengal's Mahistikry unit

Kolkata-based speciality chemicals major, Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd, on Tuesday (February 24) said it has commenced commercial operations of its newly-commissioned 70,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) speciality carbon black line at its manufacturing facility in Mahistikry, Hooghly, West Bengal.

With this brownfield expansion, Himadri’s total carbon black manufacturing capacity has increased to 2,50,000 TPA, including a speciality carbon black capacity of 1,30,000 TPA at the Mahistikry site. This scale makes the facility the world’s largest single-location speciality carbon black manufacturing site.

The expansion strengthens the company’s speciality portfolio and enhances its ability to serve high-value, performance-driven applications across plastics, inks, paints, coatings, and other niche segments.

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The project incorporates advanced process technologies, state-of-the-art quality control systems, energy-efficient operations, and scalable infrastructure to ensure consistent production of premium grades for global customers.

Anurag Choudhary, CMD and CEO, Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd, said, "The commencement of commercial operations of our 70,000 MTPA (metric tonnes per annum) speciality carbon black line at Mahistikry marks the beginning of the next phase of growth in our advanced carbon materials journey. With this expansion, Mahistikry becomes the world’s largest single-location Speciality Carbon Black facility, with a capacity of 1,30,000 MTPA. This positions us strongly to capture rising global demand in premium, application-specific segments such as plastics, inks, paints, coatings, and other specialised industries."

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"The newly-commissioned capacity is expected to contribute meaningfully to revenue growth and strengthen the Company’s margin profile over the medium term. As global demand continues to shift toward high-performance, customised carbon solutions, Himadri’s enhanced scale provides competitive advantages through operational efficiencies, supply reliability, faster market responsiveness, and improved product innovation capabilities," it added.

Shares of Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd ended at ₹491, up by ₹0.85, or 0.17%, on the BSE today, February 24.