Published on November 2026
India's PCBL Pushes Carbon Black Capacity Toward One Million Tonnes
PCBL Chemical Limited, India's largest carbon black producer, has lifted installed capacity to about 880,000 metric tons per year and is targeting one million tonnes by fiscal 2028, supported by a 90,000-tonne expansion in Tamil Nadu.
The company is simultaneously shifting mix toward specialty grade, commercialising new lines and qualifying silicon-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries — a reminder that carbon black's growth story now spans tires, advanced plastics, conductive applications and energy storage.
India's capacity build-out reflects the broader demand picture: automotive and specialty end-uses keep drawing investment, and global buyers are diversifying their sourcing accordingly.
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