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Himadri Speciality Chemicals Plans ₹1,613-Cr Capacity Expansion
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What Happened?
Himadri Speciality Chemicals Ltd aims to invest ₹1,613 crore in capacity expansion, focusing on lithium iron phosphate and specialty chemicals to support the energy transition economy.
Key points
- The company plans to invest ₹1,125 crore in lithium iron phosphate.
- An investment of ₹248 crore is allocated for specialty chemicals.
- ₹70 crore will be invested in carbon nanotubes and ₹170 crore in super specialty carbon black.
- Himadri holds a 67% share of the domestic naphthalene market.
- The company has launched anthraquinone, a specialty chemical for dyes and pigments.
Key insights
- The investments in lithium iron phosphate and carbon nanotubes may position Himadri as a key player in new energy materials.
- Diversification into high-value products could lead to increased profitability over the next two years.
- Strengthening its presence in battery materials may enhance global competitiveness.
Why it matters
The expansion could enhance Himadri's role in the energy transition economy and improve its market position.
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Himadri Speciality Chemicals Ltd· CompanyAnurag Choudhary· PersonIndia· Country
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Business Standard
