French Multinational Corporation, Saint-Gobain, opened its new cross-functional research center, Saint-Gobain Research India (SGRI), in Chennai, in the eastern state of Tamil Nadu.
Located on the campus of Indian Institute of Technology Madras, in Chennai, spread over 2.7 acre , and built at an investment of $29.5 million (€26million), the new R&D center will be focused on finding innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of businesses (abrasives, glass, gypsum, ceramics and plastics). It will specifically work on developing various solutions for living comfortably in buildings in hot and humid climates.
The center will support businesses already located in India to accelerate Saint-Gobain’s growth in the region. SGRI is committed to finding innovative solutions to the challenges of energy efficiency, environmental protection and enhanced comfort for daily living. By developing cross functional competencies, in close cooperation with the group’s other large research centers, and by establishing partnerships with the Indian academic world, SGRI will also pave the way for new Saint-Gobain developments in the country.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
