Daniel Freidank (left) and Wei Leng (right), lab managers, check the quality of viscoelastic polyurethane foam. The density of a foam product depends on the type and amount of blowing agent, and the flexibility or rigidity on the structure of polyols and isocyanates involved. Print free of charge. Copyright by BASF
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Elevating Excellence: BASF Pharma Solutions Technical Service Lab in India

Welcome to the BASF Pharma Solutions Applications Lab in Mumbai, India.

Dedicated to providing in-depth knowledge of excipients and formulations, this lab is equipped with the capabilities to support the development of oral, solubilization, and topical solutions, enabling you to unlock the full potential of your APIs.

Thanks to our extensive network of R&D and Applications Labs in India, Germany, USA, Brazil and China, we can provide efficient and reliable services to our customers, no matter their market.

To connect with our regional Technical Service teams, please submit your inquiries here: https://pharma.basf.com/speak-with-an-expert

Join us in our efforts to innovate for a sustainable future: we welcome you to bring in your expertise to help with our ongoing challenges. In our open collaborations, you may find a perfect match with your profile. Take initiative and get in touch with us.

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Sales almost at prior-year quarter level on slight volume growth; EBITDA before special items slightly lower

In the second quarter of 2025, BASF generated EBITDA before special items of around €1.8 billion. “The Agricultural Solutions segment recorded significantly higher earnings and achieved remarkable volume growth of 21 percent compared with the prior-year quarter,” said Dr. Markus Kamieth, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF, presenting the quarterly figures together with Chief Financial Officer Dr. Dirk Elvermann. The Surface Technologies and Nutrition & Care segments achieved slightly higher earnings. In the base chemicals businesses, margins remained under pressure due to high product availability on the market.
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BASF and CATL have signed a framework agreement for cathode active materials. Under the agreement, BASF will cooperate with CATL on a global scale. Photo: BASF
Trade News | July 28, 2025

BASF Battery Materials and CATL sign a framework agreement for cathode active materials

BASF and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) have signed a framework agreement for cathode active materials. Under the agreement, BASF will cooperate with CATL on a global scale. CATL has selected BASF as its important supplier. BASF will support CATL's global layout through its global production network.

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The PA66/6T compound Ultramid® T6000 is ideal for producing small and complex E&E parts like high-voltage connectors and miniature circuit breakers. Photo: BASF 2025
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For many electric and electronics (E&E) components, where stiffness and strength of polyamide 66 (PA66) reach their limit, BASF customers can now choose from a tailored portfolio of PA66/6T compounds: Ultramid® T6000 is a high-temperature polyamide outperforming PA66 in mechanical and dielectric properties in presence of humidity and at elevated temperatures. 
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Business & Financial News | July 24, 2025

Advance Notice: Half-Year Financial Report 2025 Press Conference (MS-Teams) on July 30, 2025, at 10.30 a.m. (CEST)

We will publish BASF’s Half-Year Financial Report 2025 on July 30, 2025, at 7.00 a.m. (CEST). The results will be presented in a Press Conference via MS-Teams at 10.30 a.m. (CEST).
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BASF Supervisory Board extends appointments of two Board members

The Supervisory Board of BASF SE has today extended the appointments of Dr. Dirk Elvermann and Dr. Stephan Kothrade as members of the Board of Executive Directors.
 
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