At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 108,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world.
Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions.
Optimism is what drives all human beings. At BASF, this motivates us every day to develop solutions for the greatest challenges of our time – so we can better protect the climate, make optimal use of limited resources and provide food, energy and clean water for a booming world population.
Our Research Focus: Overcoming the challenges of our time
As a global leader in chemical R&D, BASF develops solutions for a sustainable future. Our research helps secure safe, high-quality food, advances cleaner and safer mobility through battery materials, and supports a circular economy with biobased products and new recycling processes. We also drive climate-smart production by improving energy efficiency, expanding renewable energy use and developing CO2-free technologies such as methane pyrolysis. Across hundreds of projects worldwide, our researchers help customers meet changing needs, regulations and sustainability goals.
BASF generated sales of around €60 billion in 2025. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States.
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At UPL Group, we're building the future through the power of agriculture, innovation and chemistry. With operations spanning 140 countries, a legacy of leadership, and a vision to become an icon of technology, growth, and innovation, we create solutions that drive sustainable progress across food systems, industries and communities worldwide.
Our platform-led business model brings together four businesses:
Advanta – Driving seed innovation with advanced hybrid varieties and post harvest solutions that help farmers thrive in a changing world.
UPL Corporation (UPL Corp) – Delivering crop protection and biosolutions that empower farmers and advance sustainable agriculture globally.
UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions (UPL SAS) – Transforming Indian agriculture through innovation, agri-tech and farmer-centric solutions that strengthen productivity and resilience.
SUPERFORM – Crafting a future with high-performance chemistries through manufacturing excellence, complex chemistry expertise and breakthrough solutions that serve diverse industries including agriculture, lubricants, flame retardants, mining, healthcare, food & beverages and more.
Together, these platforms are united by a common purpose: reimagining sustainability for real-world impact. From feeding the world and supporting farmers to enabling industrial innovation, UPL Group is shaping a future where agriculture, science and chemistry create lasting value for people and the planet.
Atul Ltd (Atul) was founded in 1947 by the visionary Kasturbhai Lalbhai with the core mission of promoting self-sufficiency in the chemical requirements of India, generating employment and creating wealth in rural areas. Over the decades, Atul has built on this founding purpose through pioneering initiatives and a commitment to innovation, excellence and responsible growth. Today, it is one of largest integrated manufacturers of chemicals in India, with a diverse portfolio 1,300 products and formulations, serving customers across 88 countries. The progress of the Company is shaped by a collaborative and people-centric culture, brought to life by about 4,500 team members who work together to create value and drive growth. Sustainability, continuous improvement and responsible business practices are embedded in its processes, thinking and ethos.
With a worldwide presence and a focus on serving customers through quality products and reliable solutions, Atul continues to build on its legacy while preparing for the opportunities of the future.
The Company has an annual revenue of about ₹ 6,500 cr and is listed on both the NSE and BSE.