BASF adding capacity for ‘microcellular polyurethanes’ in India

Dahej, India – BASF India Ltd has broken ground on a new plant to increase the production capacity of its Cellasto-branded microcellular polyurethane (MCU) in Dahej, India.

Built under BASF's new "winning ways" strategy, the plant will feature “state-of-the-art technologies and automation systems” and is intended to enable the German group to meet growing local demand.

Set for operation in the second half of 2026, the unit will include a new mould line in its first stage, said BASF 24 Feb without providing capacity details.

The German chemicals major established its first Callasto production plant in Dahej in 2014 to provide noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) reduction solutions for the automotive industry.

The latest “significant investment”, said BASF, demonstrates the group’s readiness to support the growth plans of various OEMs and its confidence in the Indian market.

"The plant will flexibly expand production further if demand increases,” explained Bjoern Kophstahl, VP, in charge of Cellasto.

Emphasising BASF’s long-term commitment to its Indian customers, Kophstahl said the “strategic move will position us for sustained success in India."