Anabond

What Anabond does

Anabond Ltd. is a Chennai-headquartered Indian specialty chemical manufacturer founded in 1979 by IGCAR scientist J. Vijayakumar, producing industrial adhesives, sealants, coatings, and fuel cell components across more than 1,500 SKUs in 13 chemistry families (anaerobic, silicone, epoxy, polyurethane, cyanoacrylate, MS polymer, MMA, polysulphide, butyl rubber, hot melt, acrylic, neoprene, curing rubber). The company's core technology platform spans proprietary anaerobic adhesive formulations (where it claims first-mover status in India), cryogenic adhesives (Anabond 941M, CAS Resin) qualified for liquid hydrogen/oxygen service in ISRO's GSLV, thermal protection coatings for launch vehicles, activated copper chromite solid-propellant catalysts, and in-house fuel cell MEAs and Pt-on-carbon catalysts. It holds CSIR-endorsed R&D, ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, and operates 9 manufacturing units across India.

The business model is B2B industrial direct sales plus a tiered distribution channel: direct corporate sales target mission-critical accounts including ISRO, DRDO labs (DRDL, ASL, BrahMos, BDL, NPOL), BHEL, and automotive OEMs, while a 350+ dealer network and 16 branch offices serve mid-market and smaller customers domestically; an export division serves Germany, the UK, the Middle East, and other Asian markets. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales of formulated chemicals and custom formulation services, with quote-based B2B pricing across pack sizes from 2g tubes to 25kg drums. Joint ventures with Stedman Pharmaceuticals (medical adhesives, 2017) and HS Butyl UK (butyl rubber, 2019), plus the 2026 SRMIST solar encapsulant partnership, indicate active vertical and geographic extension around the core specialty chemicals platform.

Name

Anabond

Legal name

Anabond Ltd.

Website

https://anabond.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Anabond is an Indian specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1979 producing industrial adhesives, sealants, coatings, and fuel cell components for aerospace (ISRO), defense (DRDO), automotive, construction, electronics, medical, and railways customers across India and select export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Adhesives and Sealants

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (326299), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)

akta.pro primary industry

Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH), Seals, Gaskets & O-Rings (Industrial Elastomer) (IMANALAC), Adhesive, Sealant & Gasket Rubber Compounds (IMANAJAI)

Keywords

• Industrial adhesives manufacturing
• Specialty sealants
• Aerospace adhesives
• Fuel cell components
• Automotive adhesives

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturing: Manufacture and sale of industrial adhesives and sealants across 1,500+ products including anaerobic, silicone, epoxy, polyurethane, cyanoacrylate, MS polymer, and specialty chemical formulations for aerospace, automotive, construction, electronics, medical, and defense sectors
2. Custom Formulation Services: Customized chemical solutions tailored to specific industrial requirements with adjustments in strength, viscosity, curing time, temperature resistance, color, application method, or chemical composition
3. Fuel Cell Components: Sale of fuel cell components including MEAs, GDEs, catalysts, and gas diffusion layers; sole Indian company in this field

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Anabond manufactures and sells industrial adhesives, sealants, and specialty chemical formulations including anaerobic adhesives, RTV silicones, epoxies, polyurethanes, cyanoacrylates, MS polymers, butyl rubber, and fuel cell components. The company serves aerospace, defense, automotive, construction, electronics, medical, and railways sectors with over 1,500 products through 9 manufacturing units, 16 branches, and 350+ dealers in India.

Product overview

Anabond is a leading Indian manufacturer of industrial adhesives, sealants, and specialty chemicals with over 40 years of experience. The company operates as a unified product portfolio with multiple product categories spanning anaerobic adhesives, cyanoacrylate adhesives, RTV silicone sealants, polyurethane products, epoxy adhesives, acrylic sealants, polysulphide sealants, MS polymer sealants, curing rubber, butyl rubber, MMA adhesives, and hot melt adhesives. The product line includes over 1,500 products organized by chemistry type (anaerobic, silicone, epoxy, polyurethane, etc.), application (thread locking, pipe sealing, gasketing, retaining, bonding, potting, coating), and industry (aerospace, automotive, construction, electronics, defense, railways). Anabond serves diverse sectors including aerospace (ISRO space programs), automotive, construction, electronics, defense (DRDO programs), railways, medical, and marine. The company has expanded into fuel cell technology with products including gas diffusion layer ink, electrocatalyst ink, membrane electrode assemblies, and PEMFC stacks. Anabond operates 9 manufacturing units and 16 branches with a network of over 350 dealers across India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anaerobic Adhesives Acrylic-based adhesives that cure in the absence of oxygen when applied on metal surfaces. Used for thread locking, retaining, and gasketing applications with resistance to heat, vibration, chemicals, and oil. Targeted at industrial manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, and general industrial sectors.
• Cyanoacrylate Adhesives (Instant Adhesives)

Quantifiable outcome

• 35 products used in every ISRO launch vehicle (PSLV, GSLV, SSLV)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Technology transfer agreement for next-generation solar cell encapsulants that improve the durability and efficiency of solar modules. Anabond and SRMIST collaborating to commercialize advanced encapsulant technology developed by the academic institution.
• Stedman PharmaceuticalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture Anabond Stedman Pharma Research Pvt. Ltd. established in 2017 for medical equipment applications. Marks Anabond's foray into medical device adhesives and specialty formulations for healthcare industry.
• Anabond Applied Research Projects Pvt. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated research subsidiary focused on research projects and new product development to accelerate innovation and specialized product development.
• ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)coreOthersLong-standing partnership supplying mission-critical adhesives, sealants, and specialty coatings for India's space program. Products used in Chandrayaan 3, PSLV, GSLV, and SSLV launch vehicles. Over 35 products per launch vehicle. Supplied since 2001.
• DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)coreOthersDeveloping products for missile programs and defense applications. Products include high-temperature resin systems, thermal pads, specialty adhesives, and encapsulants for defense agencies including DRDL, ASL, BrahMos Aerospace, BDL, and NPOL. 20 products used in various military systems.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pidilite Industries: India's dominant adhesives company (Fevicol, Fevikwik, M-Seal) and the most direct domestic comparable to Anabond across industrial adhesives, sealants, and construction chemistries, serving overlapping automotive, construction, and DIY channels.
• Astral Limited: Indian listed company with an adhesives and sealants division complementing its core piping business; serves overlapping Indian construction, DIY, and industrial channels and is a domestic peer on scale, channels, and product breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Henkel AG: Global leader in industrial adhesives and sealants under Loctite, Pattex, and Bonderite brands; competes with Anabond across threadlockers, structural adhesives, and sealants, and operates manufacturing and R&D in India.
• 3M: Diversified industrial and consumer company with a sizable adhesives and sealants portfolio (including spray adhesives and structural bonding); comparable as a broad-based incumbent competing across multiple of Anabond's end markets.
• H.B. Fuller: US-listed pure-play specialty industrial adhesives company with deep presence in packaging, construction, and durable goods — directly comparable in product mix, B2B industrial sales motion, and formulation breadth to Anabond.
• Sika AG: Swiss specialty chemicals company with a leading position in construction sealants, automotive bonding, and industrial adhesives; competes with Anabond in construction sealants, polysulphides, and structural bonding.
• Bostik (Arkema): Arkema-owned specialty adhesives business with strong positions in industrial, packaging, and construction adhesives; relevant direct competitor to Anabond's MS polymers, hot melts, and pressure-sensitive product lines.
• Asian Paints: India's leading paints and coatings company, with adjacencies in sealants, waterproofing, and construction chemicals; competes with Anabond in select construction and DIY sealant categories through an overlapping Indian dealer network.
• Johnson Matthey: Global catalyst and fuel cell component supplier; comparable specifically to Anabond's Pt-on-carbon catalysts and MEAs for PEM fuel cells, and relevant for the eventual green hydrogen and clean energy opportunity.
• Supreme Industries: Indian listed manufacturer of plastics and adhesives products with domestic scale comparable to Anabond; serves overlapping industrial and construction customers and competes in select sealant and construction chemical categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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