Himadri Speciality Chemical starts commercial operations of speciality carbon black line
With the successful commissioning of this brownfield expansion, the company’s total carbon black manufacturing capacity now stands enhanced to 2,50,000 MTPA
Himadri Speciality Chemical has commenced commercial operations of its newly commissioned 70,000 MTPA speciality carbon black line at its manufacturing facility in Mahistikry, Hooghly, West Bengal. With the successful commissioning of this brownfield expansion, the company’s total carbon black manufacturing capacity now stands enhanced to 2,50,000 MTPA, including a speciality carbon black capacity of 1,30,000 MTPA at the Mahistikry site. With this scale, the Mahistikry facility becomes the world’s largest single location speciality carbon black manufacturing site.
This milestone marks a significant step in the company’s strategic growth journey and reinforces its leadership position in the global speciality carbon black market. The expansion substantially 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. The project incorporates advanced process technologies, state-of-the-art quality control systems, energy efficient operations, and scalable infrastructure, ensuring consistent production of premium grades for global customers.
Himadri Speciality Chemical is primarily engaged in the manufacturing of carbon materials and chemicals. The company has operations in India and caters to both domestic and international markets.

