Clariant - an update
 
 Clariant, a Swiss based multinational operating worldwide with over 100
 group Companies in all five continents, came into existence in 1995
 when the Sandoz chemicals division was spun off to form an independent
 company named Clariant. In 1997 Hoechst specialty chemicals business
 were integrated with Clariant and later in 2000 it acquired the British
 fine chemicals producer known as BTP. Clariant, with over 28,000
 employees, generates annual sales over 9 billion CHF.
 
 Clariant is a global leader in the field of fine and speciality
 chemicals. Its innovative products meet the customer requirement of
 increasing the value of end products by improving the properties and
 play an important role in the manufacture and processing of the end
 products.
 
 Clariant (India) Ltd. since its formation in 1996 has swiftly emerged
 as a company whose potential is reflected in its performance. It has
 created a broad product base that spans dyes and speciality chemicals
 for textiles, leather, paper, and masterbatches for plastics and
 fibres. The Company considers that sustained growth can be possible
 only by partnering with customers by understanding their needs,
 providing cost effective solutions, adding value and constantly
 upgrading the products catering to changes in fashion and preferences.
 It is this focus that has won the confidence and trust of its
 customers. Clariant (India) Ltd. holds the position of being a market
 leader in textile chemicals and leather dyes and has constantly
 improved its market position in all other segments in which it
 operates.