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3M India Ltd

NSE: 3MINDIA BSE: 523395

₹32200

(3.40%)

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Company History

1987

  • Incorporated as Nav Electromed Pvt. Ltd. on June 4.
  • Formed as joint venture between 3M (USA) and Scinitar Investment and Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd.
  • Began manufacturing telecommunication connectors; preparing for speciality pressure sensitive tapes, medical/surgical packaging applications, speciality chemicals at Keonics-Electronics City near Bangalore.

1988

  • Name changed to Birla 3M Pvt. Ltd. in February.
  • Entered technical agreement with 3M on March 17 for technology transfer.

1989

  • Converted to public limited company on April 27.

1991

  • Issued balance shares to the public in February.

1992

  • Signatories subscribed 70 equity shares.
  • Issued 7,000,000 equity shares: 3,200,000 to 3M, 1,920,000 to Scimitar Investment and Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd., 1,279,930 to Shares on Investment & Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd.
  • Reserved 350,000 shares for employees (145,900 allotted).
  • Allotted additional 2,200,000 shares for oversubscription: 960,000 to promoters, 1,240,000 to public.

1993

  • Allotted 2,065,000 equity shares to 3M on preferential basis.
  • Introduced industrial and commercial tapes, 3M stethoscopes, and overhead projectors.
  • Created technical cell to adapt 3M products for local market.

1995

  • Launched new products in office, telecom, healthcare, and consumer markets.
  • Entered construction markets and planned manufacturing expansion.
  • Developed products using adhesive, aerosol, chemical, and abrasive technology from 3M.

1996

  • Introduced privacy filters, Scotchlite, and LCD panels.
  • Introduced Optical Fibre using technology from 3M.

1997

  • Acquired 25 acres land near Pune for factory.
  • Launched Scotchgard brand for Bangalore silk market.
  • Achieved 30% sales growth in first five months of financial year.

1998

  • Proposed new plant in Pune.
  • Entered strategic alliance with Hewlett Packard for Thermal Ink Jet imaging media.
  • Launched 3M Sun Control Film (Scotchtint).
  • Set up 3M Innovation Centre at Electronics City, Bangalore.
  • Launched Photodyne 800XGT fibre identifier.

1999

  • Set up gratuity fund with Life Insurance Corporation of India.

2000

  • Signed exclusive agreement with Arvind Mills for stain-resistant cotton fabric finishes.
  • Entered consumer healthcare products market.
  • Received ICRA A1+ rating for short-term debt programme.
  • Introduced special effect films for etching.
  • Planned manufacturing plant for home care division.

2001

  • Launched improved version of Scotch Brite scrub pad.

2002

  • Name changed to 3M India Limited.

2003

  • Launched car care services for total customer solution and protection.

2004

  • Shareholders approved de-listing from Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, and Delhi Stock Exchanges.
  • Inaugurated Manufacturing Facility for Corrosion Protection Products in Ahmedabad.

2006

  • Acquired Mahindra Engineering & Chemical Products Limited.

2007

  • Moved to new Corporate Office at UB City, Bangalore.
  • Expanded Bangalore and Ahmedabad plants.
  • Acquired Macroworx Media Pvt Ltd.

2008

  • Completed 20 years of operations in India.
  • 5th manufacturing facility at Ranjangaon began commercial operations.

2009

  • Inaugurated Phase 2 of Corrosion Protection Manufacturing Facility at Ahmedabad.

2010

  • Launched 3M Car Care Centre retail initiative.
  • Filed 13 patents and launched over 23 new product innovations for India market.

2011

  • Inaugurated biggest Distribution Centre at Electronics City, Bangalore.
  • Opened branch offices in Kolkata, Chennai, Pune, and Gurgaon.
  • Inaugurated Innovation Centres at Bangalore and Gurgaon.
  • Filed 14 patents.
  • Ranked 4th in ICMR Most Innovative Brands.

2012

  • In-House R&D Unit at Bangalore recognized by Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR).

2013

  • Introduced LED Advanced Light for enclosed commercial applications.
  • Awarded top honor at 14th Annual TEKNE Awards.
  • Introduced two new Solar Encapsulant Films.

2014

  • Earned top honors at 2014 Edison Awards.
  • Introduced Anti-Glare Filters for laptops and computer monitors.
  • Completed acquisition of Treo Solutions.
  • Launched 3M Multi-Touch Developer Network.

2021

  • Announced new R&D technical centre in Dublin: 3M Digital Science Community, creating over 100 jobs.

2022

  • Introduced automated bonding system with Nordson for faster, simpler, sustainable manufacturing.
  • Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced won gold at 2022 Edison Awards.
  • Acquired LeanTec technology for inventory management and digital solutions in auto body shops.

2023

  • Entered agreements with Pierrel for sale of dental local anesthetic business assets.
  • Announced joint development agreement with Svante for carbon dioxide removal products.
  • Revealed Solventum as name for planned independent Health Care Company spin-off.

2024

  • Signed joint research project agreement with HD Hyundai KSOE for large liquid hydrogen storage tanks.
  • Launched Verify app to tackle counterfeit personal protective equipment.
  • Completed spin-off of health care business, launching Solventum Corporation.
  • Introduced world's first innovation to redefine shipping and packaging.

2025

  • Joined US-JOINT Consortium to expand in semiconductor industry.
  • Debuted AI-powered assistant 'Ask 3M' and expanded 3M Digital Materials Hub at CES 2026.
  • Recognized 32 State Merit Winners and 4 honorable mentions in 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge.

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