Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price in Focus; Commences 70,000 MTPA Carbon Black Capacity at Mahistikry

Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd has commenced commercial operations of its expanded Speciality Carbon Black capacity at its Mahistikry plant in Hooghly, West Bengal.  

70,000 MTPA Speciality Carbon Black Line Operational 

The company has operationalised a new Speciality Carbon Black line with a capacity of 70,000 MTPA at its Mahistikry manufacturing facility. This expansion follows its earlier communication dated April 25, 2024 regarding the brownfield expansion project. 

With effect from February 24, 2026, commercial production from the expanded capacity has commenced. 

Total Carbon Black Capacity Rises to 2,50,000 MTPA 

Following the expansion, the company’s total Carbon Black manufacturing capacity has increased to 2,50,000 MTPA. This includes Speciality Carbon Black capacity of 1,30,000 MTPA at the Mahistikry site. 

The Mahistikry facility now has a consolidated Speciality Carbon Black capacity of 1,30,000 MTPA at a single location. 

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Expansion at Mahistikry Plant 

The Mahistikry plant is located in Hooghly, West Bengal and forms a key part of the company’s manufacturing network. The addition of 70,000 MTPA capacity has been implemented as a brownfield expansion at the existing site. 

The company stated that the added capacity is expected to support its speciality product portfolio and overall production capabilities. 

Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price Performance 

As of February 24, 2026, at 3:29 PM, Himadri Speciality Chemical share price on NSE was trading at ₹490.00 down by 0.07% from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd has commenced commercial operations of its 70,000 MTPA Speciality Carbon Black line at Mahistikry, taking its total Carbon Black capacity to 2,50,000 MTPA. The expansion increases the company’s consolidated Speciality Carbon Black capacity at the site to 1,30,000 MTPA. 

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