LANXESS, a leading global specialty chemicals company, will start local production of fire-resistant hydraulic fluids (FRHF) at its Jhagadia site in India, reinforcing the country’s role as a key pillar within its global growth strategy.

Leveraging its global scale, technology leadership and established presence in the region, serving India, the Middle East and international markets, the step reflects LANXESS’ long-term commitment to the region and its focus on a “local-for-local” approach aligned with the “Make in India” initiative.

With the start of production in Jhagadia, LANXESS strengthens access to its globally recognised Reolube® phosphate ester-based fire-resistant hydraulic fluids, bringing proven products closer to customers in India and across the IMEA region. As a long-standing leader in this field, the company continues to build on decades of global experience in supporting applications where operational reliability and safety are essential.

India’s growing importance is reflected in sustained investments in energy infrastructure, including power generation, alongside the rapid expansion of energy-intensive applications such as data centres and AI-driven technologies.

Neelanjan Banerjee, Senior Vice President and Global Head of the Business Unit Lubricant Additives, LANXESS, said, “Local production of Reolube® fire-resistant hydraulic fluids in India is an important step in strengthening our customer proximity and supply reliability in a fast-growing region. It reflects our confidence in India’s potential and our commitment to delivering globally proven, high-performance solutions closer to where our customers need them.”

Establishing local production in Jhagadia marks an important step in further embedding LANXESS’ technology and capabilities in the region. This is complemented by the recent opening of a dedicated Application Development Center in Thane, providing local technical support and customer proximity. Together, these investments form the foundation of a structured local network to serve customers more directly and position LANXESS as a leading local supplier in this segment.

LANXESS is further deepening its presence in India as a reliable local partner, offering customers enhanced supply security, technical support and direct access to globally proven solutions.