Kolkata-based speciality chemicals major Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd 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. According to reports from CNBC TV18, this brownfield expansion significantly 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.
With this 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. As reported by CNBC TV18, this scale makes the facility the world's largest single-location speciality carbon black manufacturing site. 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 of Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd, stated that the commencement of commercial operations marks the beginning of the next phase of growth in their advanced carbon materials journey. According to CNBC TV18, Choudhary emphasized that with this expansion, Mahistikry becomes the world's largest single-location Speciality Carbon Black facility, positioning the company strongly to capture rising global demand in premium, application-specific segments.
The newly-commissioned capacity is expected to contribute meaningfully to revenue growth and strengthen the Company's margin profile over the medium term. As reported by CNBC TV18, the company expects the expansion to provide competitive advantages through operational efficiencies, supply reliability, faster market responsiveness, and improved product innovation capabilities. Shares of Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd ended at ₹491.00, up by ₹0.85, or 0.17%, on the BSE today, February 24.
