Himadri Speciality Chemical Boosts Capacity with Speciality Carbon Black Launch

Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd commenced commercial operations of its 70,000 MTPA Speciality Carbon Black line at the Mahistikry plant in Hooghly, West Bengal, effective February 24, 2026.

Expansion Background

This brownfield project follows the company's earlier announcement on April 25, 2024, for installing the new line at the existing manufacturing facility. The expansion directly enhances production capabilities without greenfield development.

Updated Capacity Profile

Post-expansion, Himadri's total Carbon Black manufacturing capacity reaches 250,000 MTPA. At Mahistikry alone, Speciality Carbon Black capacity now stands at 130,000 MTPA, establishing it as the world's single largest such facility at one location.

Strategic Business Impact

The addition strengthens Himadri's speciality chemicals portfolio, positioning the company for improved production scale and revenue growth. This upgrade supports long-term competitiveness in high-value carbon black applications.

Shares of Himadri Speciality Chemical Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 490.15 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 490.05. The total number of shares traded during the day was 107976 in over 3056 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 498.00 and intraday low of 483.50. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 52889126.00.

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