By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : April 27, 2026 5:31 pm
As of April 2026, Lanxess has invested Rs. 750 crore in its Jhagadia, Gujarat multi-BU specialty chemicals site
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess has opened a Rs. 150 crore new blending plant at its Jhagadia, Gujarat site to produce specialty lubricant additives, marking the first phase of expansion. The facility is designed to meet growing demand for high-performance additives and lubricants, strengthening Lanxess's "local-for-local" production strategy. This is the 13th lubricant additives production sites of LANXESS globally.
As of April 2026, Lanxess has invested Rs. 750 crore in its Jhagadia, Gujarat multi-BU specialty chemicals site, spanning liquid purification technologies (ion exchange resins), material protection products (biocides), Rhein Chemie (rubber/release agents), and lubricant additives.
Designed to serve both domestic and international markets, the facility will primarily cater to customers across India, the Middle East, and other key global markets. The facility has been developed with a strong focus on safety, energy efficiency, and responsible environmental practices.
Dr. Hubert Fink, Member of the Board of Management at Lanxess AG, commented, “India stands at the forefront of global economic growth, offering significant opportunities across industries. LANXESS is committed to deepening our presence and investing in India’s future, aligning our long-term strategy with the nation’s dynamic potential. Through prudent investments and a focus on sustainable growth, we aim to contribute meaningfully to India’s evolving industrial landscape.”
Speaking at the inauguration, Neelanjan Banerjee, Senior Vice President and Global Head of the Business Unit Lubricant Additives, Lanxess, said, “India is the third largest lubricants market in the world and a key growth region for us. To participate in this key market, we set up our Application Technology Center in 2025. The commissioning of this new production site in India is a next milestone for us and a strong testament to the ‘Make in India’ initiative. With this plant we are reinforcing our strong commitment to our customers in the region. This facility strengthens our ability to reliably serve customers across India, Middle East and other markets with high-quality, innovative lubricant additive solutions, with a local-for-local approach.”
With this new facility, Lanxess reaffirms its long-term commitment to India as a strategic growth engine and to delivering world-class chemistries that power mobility and industrial applications worldwide.