Chemical
Chemical | 16 February 2026

Acutaas secures controlling stake in Korea’s Indichem to boost semiconductor portfolio

This joint venture investment, approved by Indian and South Korean regulators, was finalized at a par value of KRW 500 per share plus premium

Chemical
Chemical | 16 February 2026

Sudarshan Chemical targets high-value growth with new Genpact-powered global capability center

The Center consolidates previously distributed enterprise functions into a single, integrated hub

Chemical
Chemical | 16 February 2026

BASF boosts Ludwigshafen BDO output to secure European supply

Increased BDO production ensures reliable and consistent supply to customers across Europe

Chemical
Chemical | 15 February 2026

Sika acquires Turkey-based adhesives producer Akkim

The acquisition gives Sika immediate access to Akkim’s two large-scale production facilities in Turkey and Romania

Chemical
Chemical | 15 February 2026

Elkem strikes transformational deal to exit Silicones, regain independence from Bluestar

The deal transfers the bulk of Elkem’s global Silicones assets, operations and employees to Bluestar

Chemical
Chemical | 13 February 2026

BASF boosts India production with new Mangalore dispersions line

Local capacity in India to support long-term growth in architectural paints, construction and paper industries

Chemical
Chemical | 12 February 2026

Crystal Crop acquires Kurl-On land for greenfield formulation plant in Jhagadia

Plans Rs. 100 crore investment in new Jhagadia agrochemical plant

Chemical
Chemical | 12 February 2026

Kemira boosts European water treatment with SIDRA Wasserchemie acquisition

SIDRA Wasserchemie is a family-owned coagulant producer with two production facilities located in Germany

Chemical
Chemical | 12 February 2026

Givaudan opens a new fragrance creative centre in Jakarta

Expanding its presence in a fast-growing region in Southeast Asia, where it’s been established for 30 years

Chemical
Chemical | 11 February 2026

AMAI 2026: Charting the next decade of growth for India’s alkali sector

The 2-day conference will witness 400 participants from 145 organisations, with representation from 15 countries, making this a truly global exchange of ideas

Chemical
Chemical | 11 February 2026

Godrej Agrovet launches new insecticide ‘Takai’ for rice crops

The company endeavours to deliver crop protection solutions that address environmental and market challenges faced by farmers

Chemical
Chemical | 11 February 2026

BASF’s Engenia herbicide cleared by EPA, returns as key weapon against resistant weeds

With the new registration, soybean and cotton producers regain access to Engenia, designed to control more than 200 weed species

Chemical
Chemical | 10 February 2026

Actylis teams up with Aarti Industries to supply high-performance solvent in North America

This move positions Actylis as a key player in the North American CASE and chemical intermediates markets

Chemical
Chemical | 09 February 2026

Stallion India Fluorochemicals to invest Rs. 200 crore in Rajasthan HFO plant

HFOs represent the next phase of low-global-warming-potential refrigerants

Chemical
Chemical | 09 February 2026

PE firm CVC to buy dsm-firmenich’s Animal Nutrition & Health business for €2.2 billion

This transaction follows the sale of the Feed Enzymes activities to Novonesis for €1.5 billion in 2025

Chemical
Chemical | 09 February 2026

Navin Fluorine International commences commercial production at Rs. 450 crore Dahej AHF plant

The facility strengthens NFIL's position in the specialty chemicals sector

Chemical
Chemical | 08 February 2026

GACL approves Rs. 1,000+ crore Capex to boost capacity

The company will also install a new facility at the Dahej complex with a capacity of 33,870 TPA (85% H3PO4).

Chemical
Chemical | 07 February 2026

Godavari Biorefineries and Synthomer partner to develop sustainable bio-based monomers

Through this partnership, Synthomer is commercialising bio-based butyl acrylate using bio-based butanol produced by GBL

Chemical
Chemical | 07 February 2026

Evonik accelerates global expansion of HTPB production

Construction is now underway to significantly boost output at Evonik’s German site,

Chemical
Chemical | 07 February 2026

SOKA gets green nod to double soda ash output to 1 million tonnes

SOKA has secured environmental clearance to double its soda ash manufacturing capacity to 1 million tonnes per annum at its coastal Gujarat plant

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