LANXESS, the German specialty chemicals company, has inaugurated a new lubricant additives blending plant at its existing facility in Jhagadia, Gujarat, on April 26, 2026. This marks the first phase of the company’s expanded manufacturing footprint in India and will cater to customers across domestic and international markets, including the Middle East.
The newly established plant has been developed with a strong focus on safety, energy efficiency, and environmentally sustainable operations. Alongside the inauguration, LANXESS also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to introduce its advanced technologies to the Indian market. Additionally, the company has begun third-party manufacturing operations for its Lubricant Additives business unit within India.
Dr. Hubert Fink, Member of the Board of Management at LANXESS AG, stated that the investment aligns with the company’s long-term vision of supporting India’s industrial growth. Neelanjan Banerjee, Senior Vice President and Global Head of the Lubricant Additives business unit, highlighted that India is the world’s third-largest lubricants market. He added that the new facility builds on the company’s Application Technology Center established in 2025 and reinforces its “local-for-local” strategy to better serve regional customers.
The inauguration event was attended by company leadership, industry stakeholders, business partners, and employees.
With global sales of EUR 5.7 billion in 2025 and a workforce of around 11,700 employees across 32 countries, LANXESS continues to strengthen its presence in India, positioning the country as a key market in its long-term growth strategy.
