Top Chemical Companies in India

1. Day in and out different ranges of chemicals play a crucial role in our lives. They are both  a boon and a curse. Chemicals are found in anything and almost everything used by us  like soaps, cosmetics, drinking water, and food processing items. Diverse chemicals are  even used to manufacture products such as mobile phones, computers, and others.  By 2025, India’s chemical industry seems to double in size, and there will be a great boost  in revenue generation. The chemical companies manufacture many chemical products  like laboratory reagents, industrial chemicals, special biochemicals, petrochemicals, and  food preservatives. And these chemicals are needed in many industries all over the world  in countries like UAE, Kuwait, Malaysia, Venezuela, and North America.  The current ​chemical industry trends ​indicate that India’s chemical industry has  recorded an annual growth of 20% for the last few years. Consequently, India’s chemical  sector performance has increased for the past years and further holds an excellent scope  for development. The country has an extensive industrial base. You will find many  companies listed in the stock market. The sector is home to many foreign players who  aren’t public yet.    List of Top 10 Chemical Companies in India  1. Shanti Inorgochem:  Shanti Inorgochem is popularly known as Shanti industries, founded in 1998. It has its  headquarter in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Shanti Inorgochem was one of the foremost  companies to produce Sodium Bisulphite Products in India. It manufactures  Ammonium Bisulphite solution, sodium sulphite powder, sodium bisulphite solution,  sodium metabisulphite, and sodium bisulphite powder. The company exports its 

2. numerous products to several countries like UAE, Kuwait, Malaysia, Venezuela, and North  America. It belongs to the list of top 10 chemical companies in India.    2. BASF India Ltd.:  In the 1890’s Badische Anilin and Soda Fabrik was popularly known as BASF – the first  chemical company that entered India’s chemical industry. The company was established  in 1865 and is headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany. It is listed on various stock  exchanges, like the Frankfurt stock exchange, LSE – London stock exchange, and ZSE –  Zurich stock exchange. The product ranges of the company are plastic, crude oil,  chemical performance, chemicals, catalysts, etc. Today, BASF is one of the most  recommended industrial names in the local market.    Related Article: ​Top 5 Countries Where India Exports Chemicals    3. Pidilite Industries Ltd:  A company that is better known for the household and adhesive products they  manufacture. Pidilite Industries Ltd. It is a renowned and well-known company. Back in  1959, the company was incorporated, and it has its headquarter in Andheri in Mumbai  (Maharashtra). The company’s product portfolio boasts over 1250 chemicals that are  exported in more than 40 countries across the globe. The company’s product range  includes Hobby Ideas, Fevikwik, Moto Max, Rangeela, Fine Art, Rangeela, and various  textile resins and leather chemicals. Pidilite has its manufacturing divisions over multiple  parts of India, like Vapi in Gujarat, Kala Amb in Himachal Pradesh, and Mahad in  Maharashtra.    4. GHCL Ltd.:  On 4th October 1983, GHCL was incorporated and is well-known in the chemical  industry. It has ascertained its footprints in various segments like textiles, consumer  products, and chemicals. In the chemical segment, the company produces raw material  Soda ASH (Anhydrous Sodium Carbonate) that is used in the manufacturing of  detergents and glass and Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking soda). In the textile segment,  GHCL Ltd has an integrated setup that includes spinning and printing of the fibre that  makes up for marketable products like duvets and sheets. In the consumer segment,  this firm is known as a lead producer and seller of edible Salt.    5. Tata Chemicals Ltd.:  The company is a well-known brand in India for its consumer product, Salt, which is  popularly known as Tata Salt. The company, Tata Chemicals Ltd, started in 1939 and has  its head office in Mumbai. The company calls itself a globally distributed firm and has  manufacturing units in North America, Asia, and Europe. It is amongst the primary  producers of the product range sodium bicarbonate that is widely used in food,  pharmaceuticals, etc. The company’s product range includes nitrogenous chemicals, 

3. fertilizers, industrial phishing products, etc. These products are vital ingredients for  industries like glass and detergent.    6. Atul Ltd.:  It was in 1947, Atul ltd was founded and incorporated in its Gujarat headquarters. Atul  Ltd is an essential part of Lalbhai Group and has two branches – Other chemicals and  Life science chemicals and performance. Under the science branch, the various  components are vigorous pharmaceutical ingredients: herbicides, API intermediates,  and fungicides. Epoxy raisins, bulk chemicals, textile dyes, adhesion promoters and  intermediates, perfumery, and hardliners formulate as a part of the performance branch.    7. Dow India:  Dow India started its operations back in 1957. Dow India holds pride in manufacturing  specialty chemicals and various other products for multiple sectors. Dow India has its  headquarters in Mumbai and caters to 3000+ customers with over 2000+ products for  various different uses. With chemical manufacturing, the company also deals with other  solutions that are used in consumer, agriculture, energy, water, industrial, building,  automotive, infrastructure, construction, and packaging sectors. Dow India was honored  with the “Product Innovator of the Year” award by the Federation of Indian Chambers of  Commerce and Industry in 2017.    Related Article: ​What are the Key Challenges Faced By Chemical Suppliers?    8. India Glycols Ltd.:  In 1983, this company was established as a single mono-ethylene glycol plant. Today it is  leading chemical manufacture of products like eco-friendly based, performance and  specialty chemicals, nutritional pharmaceuticals, spirits, sugar, natural gums, and  industrial gases. It is known for bringing integrated new era technology. The company  aims to have constant innovation and is also committed to quality. It manufactures  globally demanded products.    9. Aarti Industries:  Aarti Industries is an Indian company that is listed on the stock exchanges and is among  the leading chemical manufacturers in the nation. In the year 1975, Aarti Industries was  founded and is headquartered in Mumbai. The wide varieties of a chemical produced by  the company are suited for most industries. It also manufactures chemicals used in  pharmaceutical and medical industries. The company also manufactures surfactants  that are used in-home care, oral care, and baby care products. The company’s product  range includes necessary chemicals, agro-chemicals, specialty chemical, and rubber  chemicals. Its subsidiaries are Aarti Healthcare Ltd.     

4. 10. Anar Chem:  Anar Chem was incorporated in the year 1980 and is headquartered in Ahmedabad. It is  the pioneer company of India to develop Naphthol AS-CL. It specializes in Metal  Phthalocyanines. The company’s product range includes petroleum or fuel dyes,  naphthols, and specialty chemicals. Its primary markets are Europe, the USA, Latin  America, Far East, Gulf countries, and Southeast Asia. Concern for health, safety, and  environment form a crucial part of Anar’s business policy. All products of the company  are developed in house by highly qualified people.    Key Takeaways  The diverse chemical companies across India are completely geared up to serve every  industry in the marketplaces. As the Indian chemical meets and exceeds international  standards, they are also highly demanded in the foreign markets.