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BASF Eyes Gujarat MDI Complex to Meet Surging Indian Demand
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News18•24-09-2026, 16:45
BASF Eyes Gujarat MDI Complex to Meet Surging Indian Demand
- •German chemicals giant BASF is evaluating a major investment in an MDI production complex in Dahej, Gujarat, to expand its manufacturing footprint in India.
- •BASF is in advanced stages of a feasibility study for the Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) complex and has secured an industrial land parcel.
- •MDI is a crucial raw material for polyurethane products used in building insulation, refrigeration, automotive components, and consumer goods.
- •The proposed project aligns with BASF's 'Winning Ways' strategy and 'local-for-local' approach, aiming to serve Indian and neighboring markets with locally produced MDI.
- •This potential investment would complement BASF's existing global MDI production network and strengthen supply reliability for customers in key growth markets.
Key Questions Answered
BASF is evaluating an investment in a Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) production complex in Dahej, Gujarat, and is currently in the advanced stages of a feasibility study for the project.
MDI is a crucial raw material used for manufacturing polyurethane products, which serve applications such as building insulation, refrigeration, automotive components, furniture, and consumer goods.
BASF currently operates MDI production facilities in Geismar in the United States, Antwerp in Belgium, Chongqing and Caojing in China, and Yeosu in South Korea.
