Croda opens new manufacturing facility in Dahej, India to support growth and sustainable innovation
19 March 2026: Croda International Plc (“Croda”), the company that uses smart science to create high-performance ingredients and solutions that improve lives, has inaugurated a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Dahej, India, strengthening its ability to serve fast-growing markets in Asia.
The new site represents a significant investment in India and will enhance Croda’s supply capabilities, improve responsiveness to customer demand and support future growth in high-value sectors.
Located in Gujarat, the facility benefits from strong logistics connectivity and is designed to serve both domestic customers and selected export markets. It will support demand across Croda’s Consumer Care, Life Sciences and Industrial Specialties sectors.
Built around the theme ‘Built Green. Built Smart. Built for the Future’, the Dahej site has sustainability embedded from the outset. It has been designed to significantly reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions, enabled by renewable electricity and fuel sources. Additional features include Zero Liquid Discharge systems that are expected to become operational later in the year, the use of RSPO-certified oleochemicals and alignment with Extended Producer Responsibility plastic recycling requirements.
The site has also been developed with advanced operating systems, robust quality infrastructure, and high safety standards to enable reliable, efficient manufacturing. During construction, the project achieved over 5 million safe working hours, reflecting Croda’s ‘Safety First Always’ culture.
In addition, the facility supports Croda’s commitment to inclusion, with 100% women-led packaging operations and an ambition to achieve 30% female representation at the site.
Steve Foots, Group Chief Executive said: “This investment in Dahej is a clear demonstration of Croda’s commitment to the Indian market. The site combines strong sustainability credentials with high safety and operational standards, positioning us to better serve customers in India and beyond.
We see significant long-term growth potential in the region and this facility provides a strong platform to support that ambition.”
Murali Duvvuri, Senior Managing Director, Life Sciences - Asia & Region India, added: “India is a strategically important market for Croda, and this investment brings us closer to our customers while strengthening local manufacturing capability. The Dahej site enables us to deliver high-quality, sustainable solutions with greater speed, reliability and flexibility, supporting our customers’ growth and innovation needs.”
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About Croda
Croda International Plc is a specialty chemicals company that creates high-performance ingredients and solutions principally for Consumer Care and Life Sciences markets.
Established in 1925 and headquartered in the UK, Croda is a FTSE 100 company with over 5,900 employees across 91 locations in 36 countries. Revenues in 2025 were £1.7 billion.
As the name behind some of the world’s most successful brands, Croda combines knowledge, passion and entrepreneurial spirit to develop and supply innovative ingredients relied on by industries and consumers worldwide. Its smart science is found in everyday products ranging from sun protection to life-saving pharmaceuticals and crop-enhancing formulations.
With a shared Purpose to use Smart science to improve lives™, and with the majority of its organic raw materials already derived from bio-based sources, Croda is committed to becoming Climate, Nature and People Positive by 2030.
For more information, visit: www.croda.com
Located in Gujarat, the facility benefits from strong logistics connectivity and is designed to serve both domestic customers and selected export markets. It will support demand across Croda’s Consumer Care, Life Sciences and Industrial Specialties sectors.
Built around the theme ‘Built Green. Built Smart. Built for the Future’, the Dahej site has sustainability embedded from the outset. It has been designed to significantly reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions, enabled by renewable electricity and fuel sources. Additional features include Zero Liquid Discharge systems that are expected to become operational later in the year, the use of RSPO-certified oleochemicals and alignment with Extended Producer Responsibility plastic recycling requirements.
The site has also been developed with advanced operating systems, robust quality infrastructure, and high safety standards to enable reliable, efficient manufacturing. During construction, the project achieved over 5 million safe working hours, reflecting Croda’s ‘Safety First Always’ culture.
In addition, the facility supports Croda’s commitment to inclusion, with 100% women-led packaging operations and an ambition to achieve 30% female representation at the site.
Steve Foots, Group Chief Executive said: “This investment in Dahej is a clear demonstration of Croda’s commitment to the Indian market. The site combines strong sustainability credentials with high safety and operational standards, positioning us to better serve customers in India and beyond.
We see significant long-term growth potential in the region and this facility provides a strong platform to support that ambition.”
Murali Duvvuri, Senior Managing Director, Life Sciences - Asia & Region India, added: “India is a strategically important market for Croda, and this investment brings us closer to our customers while strengthening local manufacturing capability. The Dahej site enables us to deliver high-quality, sustainable solutions with greater speed, reliability and flexibility, supporting our customers’ growth and innovation needs.”
ENDS
Notes to editors
About Croda
Croda International Plc is a specialty chemicals company that creates high-performance ingredients and solutions principally for Consumer Care and Life Sciences markets.
Established in 1925 and headquartered in the UK, Croda is a FTSE 100 company with over 5,900 employees across 91 locations in 36 countries. Revenues in 2025 were £1.7 billion.
As the name behind some of the world’s most successful brands, Croda combines knowledge, passion and entrepreneurial spirit to develop and supply innovative ingredients relied on by industries and consumers worldwide. Its smart science is found in everyday products ranging from sun protection to life-saving pharmaceuticals and crop-enhancing formulations.
With a shared Purpose to use Smart science to improve lives™, and with the majority of its organic raw materials already derived from bio-based sources, Croda is committed to becoming Climate, Nature and People Positive by 2030.
For more information, visit: www.croda.com
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