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BASF India, in collaboration with Somaiya Vidyavihar (SVV) and the Indian Chemical Council (ICC), proudly celebrates the progress of the We-Chemie program since its inception in 2024. This initiative, designed to empower women in chemistry, has successfully trained and recognized 135 students from underprivileged backgrounds who have embarked on promising careers in the chemical industry.

BASF India Limited (BSE code: 500042), registered sales of Rs. 37,586.7 million for the third quarter, which ended on December 31, 2024, as compared to Rs. 33,262.6 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, representing an increase of 13%.

In a bid to inspire the next generation of climate champions, BASF Kids' Lab, a global chemistry education initiative by BASF, was recently hosted at IIT Delhi campus in collaboration with Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to Government of India; Indian Institute of Technology Delhi; Deshbandhu College; Delhi University and Delhi Board of School Education. Over 1800+ children from across New Delhi participated in the 10-day program, which focused on climate change and sustainability. This takes the total number of student beneficiaries of the program, hosted in 2023-25 in Navi Mumbai, Mangalore, Bengaluru and now New Delhi, to more than 6000.

Hong Kong SAR, China – January 23, 2025 – BASF’s Personal Care business is launching a new ingredient, VitaGuard^® A to capture the continuous market demand for retinol, while reinforcing its position as a Hero ingredient in cosmetics. This latest innovation is based on the encapsulation of free retinol. Retinol is a powerful anti-aging molecule widely used in cosmetic applications. However, it can also cause skin irritation and is prone to light and air degradation, making it difficult to be widely utilized by formulators. VitaGuard^® A was developed using patented solid lipid particles, protecting retinol from degradation, limiting skin irritation and allowing better skin bioavailability for improved cosmetic efficacy.

 

BASF’s Coatings division announces that BMW Group has selected the premium refinish brands Glasurit and R-M among their preferred paint brands for its aftersales network. This strategic partnership includes 50 markets where BMW Group is not present with its private label. The Glasurit 100 Line AraClass and R-M Agilis Pioneer Series product portfolio are set to reshape the future of body shops worldwide with its commitment to sustainability and high-performance solutions.