Mumbai, April 27 -- German chemicals major LANXESS has commissioned a new blending facility at its Jhagadia site to manufacture specialty lubricant additives for domestic and international markets.

The inauguration of the plant in Gujarat marks the first phase of development at the site. The facility is designed to serve India, currently the third-largest lubricants market globally, alongside the Middle East and other international regions. This expansion follows the establishment of the company's Application Technology Centre in 2025 and aligns with its 'local-for-local' supply strategy.

In tandem with the plant opening, LANXESS signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) to introduce its lubricant tec...