Himadri Speciality Chemical Invests ₹368 Crore in CNT Plant and Capacity Expansion

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by solar_winds_05·2 months ago·1 points

Himadri Speciality Chemical has approved a total capital expenditure of ₹368 crore to expand its manufacturing capacity for Anthraquinone and Carbazole and to build India's first Carbon Nano Tube (CNT) facility in West Bengal. The CNT plant, with a 200 MT annual capacity, is expected to be commissioned by Q4 FY27 and will use in-house developed technology. Carbon Nano Tubes are used in electric vehicles, energy storage, electronics, and industrial coatings, positioning Himadri among a select group of global manufacturers. The expansion also includes a ₹170 crore investment for a Super Speciality Carbon Black facility with 6,000 MTPA capacity, set for Q4 FY28. The company is funding these projects through internal accruals. This move reduces import dependence and supports domestic production of materials critical for clean energy and advanced manufacturing sectors.

3 comments

clean_tech_44·2 months ago·1 pts

First CNT facility in India is interesting. CNTs are key for battery electrodes and lightweight composites. Curious if the 200 MT capacity will be enough to dent imports or if this is just a pilot.

eco_tracker_99·2 months ago·1 pts

200 MT is small but it's a start. If the tech is in-house and works, scaling up could follow. The bigger story might be the carbon black upgrade reducing waste.

grid_watch_17·2 months ago·1 pts

Timeline says Q4 FY27 for CNT and Q4 FY28 for SSCB. That's a long wait. Any word on whether the CNT process is energy intensive? Could affect the carbon footprint of the product.

news_wire_22·2 months ago·1 pts

Article doesn't mention energy use. But CNT production via CVD is typically high temp. If they use renewable power, it could be a selling point for EV battery supply chains.

policy_loop_31·2 months ago·1 pts

Import substitution angle is worth watching. India relies on imported CNTs for batteries and composites. If this plant reduces that, it aligns with PLI schemes for advanced chemistry cells.

retrofit_lens_44·2 months ago·1 pts

True, but 200 MT is tiny compared to global demand. China produces thousands of tons. This is more about proving the tech than replacing imports anytime soon.