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Chemical
Chemical | 21 August 2025

Sumitomo Chemical begins operating new ethanol-to-propylene pilot plant

Accelerating the demonstration project for its new technology contributing to the petrochemical industry’s effort to switch to alternative feedstocks

Chemical
Chemical | 21 August 2025

Vipul Organics dispatches its first commercial order newly developed intermediate

The first export shipment has already been despatched worth almost Rs. 1 crore

Chemical
Chemical | 20 August 2025

Godrej Agrovet launches new herbicide ‘Ashitaka’ for maize crops

When applied at the 2 - 4 weed leaf stage, Ashitaka offers effective weed control

Chemical
Chemical | 19 August 2025

EPA announces proposed registration of pesticide fluoxapiprolin

Fluoxapiprolin provides an alternative active ingredient for control of diseases like downy mildew, late blight or phytophthora blight

Chemical
Chemical | 19 August 2025

SRF and Chemours forge alliance to strengthen supply of high-quality products in India

The alliance aims to leverage the strengths of both companies to address the evolving needs of key applications in India's chemical sector

Chemical
Chemical | 18 August 2025

Stallion India Fluorochemicals signs MoU with Govt. of Rajasthan for new R-32 manufacturing plant

The proposed project involves an investment of approximately Rs. 120 crore

Chemical
Chemical | 18 August 2025

SNF acquires Obsidian Chemical to strengthen oil & gas portfolio

SNF will expand its capabilities to deliver faster, more efficient service and a broader product offering to its oil and gas customers

Chemical
Chemical | 14 August 2025

Chevron phillips chemical completes low-viscosity pao expansion in Belgium

The expansion has doubled the site’s LV PAO production capacity to 120,000 metric tons per year

Chemical
Chemical | 14 August 2025

Nouryon expands South America sodium chlorate capacity by 20%

Nouryon will supply essential sodium chlorate and chlorine dioxide solutions for the mill and construct fully integrated manufacturing facilities in Mato Grosso do Sul

Chemical
Chemical | 14 August 2025

Eastman and Huafon Chemical to establish cellulose acetate yarn manufacturing plant in China

This collaboration demonstrates Eastman’s long-term commitment to the Chinese market

Chemical
Chemical | 14 August 2025

Emvolon partners with Montauk Renewables to advance carbon-negative methanol production

Following the successful completion of a field demonstration, the new joint venture seeks to develop projects to generate up to 50K metric tons of green methanol annually by 2030

Chemical
Chemical | 14 August 2025

Covestro to acquire Vencorex’s Hexamethylene Diisocyanate production sites in Thailand and US

Further improving aliphatics production portfolio by acquiring sites for production of isocyanate derivatives in Freeport, USA and Rayong, Thailand

Chemical
Chemical | 13 August 2025

Godrej Industries’ National Chemistry Day highlights R&D, digitalisation, and skilled manpower as enablers for India’s chemical growth

The Summit deliberates the need of multi-dimensional approach to accelerate the momentum for sustainability, technology and innovation in India’s chemical industry

Chemical
Chemical | 12 August 2025

Siegwerk acquires Dutch coating specialist Allinova to strengthen coating portfolio

With the acquisition, Siegwerk is further boosting its packaging coating business

Chemical
Chemical | 12 August 2025

Insecticides India partners with Corteva to launch insecticide SPARCLE for paddy farmers

Sparcle is a broad-spectrum insecticide which aims to address brown plant hopper (BPH) and improve rice yields

Chemical
Chemical | 12 August 2025

Astral to acquire 80% in Nexelon Chem

The company is in process to set up manufacturing unit to manufacture CPVC resin

Chemical
Chemical | 12 August 2025

NextGen Summit 2025: India’s flavors and ffragrances sector eyes value addition for global edge

Experts suggest a sharper focus on innovation, biotechnology, functional fragrances, AI integration, and sustainable sourcing to unlock the next phase of growth

Chemical
Chemical | 10 August 2025

UPL launches herbicide Brucia for maize crop

Powered by next-generation chemistry, UPL's Brucia delivers fast, effective control of tough weeds—helping maize farmers boost productivity and profits

Chemical
Chemical | 10 August 2025

NextGen Summit 2025: Gender gaps persist as women push forward in India’s chemical industry

From research labs to shop floors, women are challenging norms but deep-rooted hurdles remain

Chemical
Chemical | 09 August 2025

India Pesticides reports Q1 FY26 PAT 79% higher at Rs. 35 Cr

Q1 FY26 total revenue of Rs. 282 crore, up by 25.8% YoY 33.9% QoQ

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