Ciba India, formerly known as Ciba Specialty Chemicals (India), is engaged in the manufacturing, selling and trading of a wide range of specialty chemicals. It was formed when the chemicals division of Hindustan Ciba-Geigy was hived off in 1996 and got its present name on December 19, 2007. The company is a part of Ciba, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, with business interests in plastics, paper, automobiles, buildings, home and personal care products across more than 120 countries. The group's plant is located at Goa. The company offers specialty chemicals such as additives, coating chemicals, water treatment and paper treatment chemicals, home and fabric care chemicals and personal care chemicals to a number of industries including petrochemicals, lubricants, oil & gas, automobiles, paper, paints, plastics, inks, electronics material, packaging, water treatment, and home & personal care products.

The manufacturing facility located at Santa Monica in Goa is a global sourcing point for Ciba. Since March 2007, this facility manufactures UV absorbers. It continues to manufacture textile chemicals for Huntsman International (India) as a part of the agreement relating to sale of the erstwhile textile affects business. A research and technology center in Mumbai conducts specialized research and development activities. The business segments align closely with customer industries by offering integrated and complete solutions including a wide range of knowledge-based services and expertise and follow a tailored approach to individual customer needs creating strategic partnerships that link core competencies of the company with end-user markets. Virchow Drugs, a subsidiary, manufactures the antibacterial agent triclosan, which is used in personal care products like toothpaste, soaps and fabrics.

The registered office is located at Plot No. 37, Chandivali Farm Road, Chandivali, Andheri (East), Mumbai-400072.

Divisions:

• Speciality chemicals segment - This segment includes coating chemicals, additives, water treatment and paper treatment chemicals, home and fabric care chemicals and personal care chemicals.
• Other - The other segments include manufacture of under-contract and sourcing of products for exports.