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LANXESS Expands India Presence with Gujarat Plant, IOCL Agreement
LANXESS, the German specialty chemicals company, has officially inaugurated a new lubricant additives blending plant at its existing manufacturing site in Jhagadia, Gujarat, further strengthening its footprint in India.
The facility marks the first phase of the company’s expanded manufacturing presence in the country and is expected to serve customers across India, the Middle East, and other international markets.
The new plant has been developed with a focus on safety, energy efficiency, and environmentally responsible operations. LANXESS said the facility aligns with its broader sustainability and operational excellence goals while also enhancing its ability to meet the growing demand for lubricant additives in the region.
In addition to the inauguration, the company announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to introduce LANXESS technologies to the Indian market.
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The company has also started third-party manufacturing activities for its Lubricant Additives business unit in India, further expanding its local operations.
Dr. Hubert Fink, Member of the Board of Management at LANXESS AG, said the investment demonstrates the company’s long-term commitment to India and reflects its strategy of aligning with the country’s industrial and economic growth.
LANXESS, which recorded sales of EUR 5.7 billion in 2025 and employs approximately 11,700 people across 32 countries, described the new facility as part of its long-term strategy to strengthen its presence in India, which it sees as an important growth market for the future
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He added that the new blending plant complements the company’s Application Technology Center established in 2025 and supports its “local-for-local” approach aimed at serving regional customers more efficiently.
The inauguration event was attended by company executives, industry stakeholders, business partners, and employees.
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LANXESS, which recorded sales of EUR 5.7 billion in 2025 and employs approximately 11,700 people across 32 countries, described the new facility as part of its long-term strategy to strengthen its presence in India, which it sees as an important growth market for the future.
