German specialty chemicals firm Lanxess officially opened a new blending facility at its chemical manufacturing site located in Jhagadia, Gujarat, on April 24, 2026. This facility, which is part of the initial phase of development, will produce a variety of specialty lubricant additives from Lanxess’s comprehensive portfolio.
The total investment for this initiative is approximately Rs 150 crore. The plant is set to primarily serve customers in India, the Middle East, and other significant global markets, with a strong focus on safety, energy efficiency, and responsible environmental practices.
Additionally, Lanxess has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) to introduce its advanced technologies to India. This collaboration will concentrate on lubricant products for sectors such as metalworking, refrigeration, and railway engine brake fluids. Furthermore, Lanxess has initiated third-party manufacturing operations for its Lubricant
Additives Business Unit in India, representing a notable expansion in the country’s lubrication solutions market. During a press conference held in Mumbai, Neelanjan Banerjee, Senior Vice President and Global Head of the BU Lubricant Additives, remarked that this investment follows the establishment of the BU’s Application Technology Centre in Thane, near Mumbai, in 2025. This new facility signifies the 13th manufacturing site for the business unit.
