Himadri Speciality Chemical Raises Stake in International Battery Company to 20.47% with Additional USD 0.66 Million Investment

Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd has increased its stake in International Battery Company, Inc. (IBC) to 20.47 per cent on a fully diluted basis through an additional investment of USD 0.66 million, further strengthening its strategic partnership with the U.S.-headquartered battery technology company.

Before the latest investment, Himadri had invested a total of USD 5.43 million in IBC and held a 17.29 per cent stake. Following the fresh infusion, the company's shareholding has risen to 20.47 per cent, comprising both common and preferred stock.

The increased investment reflects Himadri's confidence in IBC's technology platform, commercialization roadmap and long-term growth prospects. The partnership has gained momentum over the past year with progress in battery material validation, next-generation cell development and commercialization initiatives.

The collaboration is expected to support the commercial deployment of Himadri's Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Cathode Active Materials and advanced Anode Materials. Through the partnership, Himadri gains access to IBC's battery technology capabilities, research and development centre in California, manufacturing facility in South Korea and the company's upcoming Gigafactory in Bengaluru.

For Himadri, the alliance strengthens its downstream integration within the battery value chain. By leveraging IBC's battery technology, artificial intelligence-driven research capabilities and manufacturing infrastructure, the company aims to accelerate the transition of its cathode and anode materials from development stages to commercial applications.

At the same time, IBC will benefit from access to Himadri's supply of cathode and anode materials, along with its expertise in materials science, manufacturing, supply chain management and global market reach. The partnership is expected to enhance battery performance, safety and cost competitiveness while supporting the development of advanced energy storage solutions.

Commenting on the development, Anurag Choudhary, Chairman, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Himadri Speciality Chemical, said the decision to increase the stake was driven by tangible progress achieved over the past year, including successful validation of battery materials, advancement of next-generation cell programs and the establishment of a pathway toward commercial deployment across mobility and energy storage applications.

He added that the collaboration combines Himadri's expertise in advanced materials with IBC's battery technology and manufacturing capabilities, supporting the commercialization of the company's battery materials portfolio while strengthening its position in the global battery value chain.

The strengthened partnership is expected to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation battery technologies and address the growing demand for high-performance, scalable and sustainable energy storage solutions across electric mobility, grid storage and other emerging applications.

Himadri Speciality Chemical is a global speciality chemicals and advanced materials company with operations spanning battery materials, speciality carbon black, coal tar pitch, refined naphthalene, speciality oils, clean power solutions and Construction chemicals. The company serves customers across 61 countries and has been expanding its presence in the lithium-ion battery materials segment through research, technology development and product innovation.

The company operates eight zero-liquid-discharge manufacturing facilities and meets 100 per cent of its electricity requirements through in-house clean power generation as part of its sustainability-focused growth strategy.

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