A region of 1.1 billion people, with more than 20 languages and 28 states, makes India one of the most diverse nations in the world.

After Dow’s first joint venture with PolyChem Limited in 1957 producing polystyrene, Dow opened its first representative office in New Delhi in 1963. Dow later extended its operations to include the automotive and agricultural sectors along with a Polyurethane system development center and other commercial offices.

In 2006 and 2007, Dow saw the opening of three global Centers of Excellence, consisting of the Mumbai Service Center, India Engineering Center and the Global Research and Development Center at Pune.

In April 2008, Dow and Gujarat Alkalies and Chemical Ltd. announced the formation of a joint venture that will produce Chloromethanes.

Dow has maintained a consistent presence in the region and has strived to create and be engaged in sustainable practices in alignment with the Company’s 2015 Sustainability Goals.