LANXESS Invests in Indian Specialty Chemicals Market with New Lubricant Additive Plant in India

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Specialty chemicals giant LANXESS announces construction of a new lubricant additive plant costing Rs 0.15 billion crore in Jagadiya, Gujarat, India

Specialty chemicals giant LANXESS announced the completion of a new 0.15 billion rupee lubricant additive plant in Jagadiya, Gujarat, India, marking the official landing of the first phase of its Indian market expansion. As of April 2026, LANXESS has invested Rs 0.75 billion crore in multi-business specialty chemical plants in the region.

Project Overview and Capacity Layout

The new plant, LANXESS's 13th global lubricant additive production site, will focus on the production of specialty lubricant additives to meet the growing market demand for high-performance additives and lubricants, while strengthening its "local to local" production strategy. With a strong focus on safety, energy efficiency and responsible environmental practices, the project will serve customers in India, the Middle East and other key global markets.
The Jagadia site covers several core business segments, including liquid purification technology (ion exchange resins), material protection products (biocides), Rhein Chemicals (rubber/release agents) and lubricant additives.

Both parties' statements and market outlook

"India is at the forefront of global economic growth, offering important opportunities across all sectors. LANXESS is committed to deepening our presence in India and investing in its future, aligning our long-term strategy with the dynamic potential of this country. Through prudent investment and a focus on sustainable growth, we hope to make a meaningful contribution to India's evolving industrial landscape," said Dr. Hubert Fink."
Neelanjan Banerjee, senior vice president and global head of the Lubrication Additives business unit at LANXESS, said at the opening ceremony: "India is the third largest lubricant market in the world and a key growth area for us. In order to participate in this key market, we have established an Applied Technology Center in 2025, and the commissioning of this new plant is our next milestone and a strong manifestation of the 'Make in India' initiative. With this facility, we further consolidate our strong commitment to customers in the region and strengthen our ability to provide high-quality, innovative lubricant additive solutions to customers in India, the Middle East and other markets."
LANXESS reiterated that it regards India as a strategic growth engine for the group, and is committed to providing world-class chemical products that drive global mobile and industrial applications, and continues to increase investment to support the long-term development of the market.

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