PCBL Limited, a subsidiary of Rainbow Investments Limited, is a leading producer, seller, and exporter of carbon black in India and across the globe. The company operates through two segments, namely Carbon Black and Power. Under the Orient Black brand name, PCBL offers a wide range of carbon black grades specifically designed for the rubber industry. Additionally, the company manufactures specialty blacks for various non-rubber applications, including food contact plastics, fibers, wire and cables, films, engineering plastics, adhesives and sealants, pressure pipes, drip irrigation pipe systems, printing inks, paints/coatings, batteries, and fertilizers, all under the Royale Black brand name.
Furthermore, PCBL utilizes the tail gas recovered from carbon black production to generate and distribute electricity, boasting a remarkable power generation capacity of 84 MW. The company distributes its carbon black products through local distributors and channel partners.
Previously known as Phillips Carbon Black Limited, the company underwent a name change in December 2021 and is now known as PCBL Limited. With its headquarters located in Kolkata, India, PCBL Limited has been in operation since its incorporation in 1960.