Chemical | 20 March 2026
Briefs: Tata Chemicals, DCM Shriram Chemicals and Aksharchem India
Tata Chemicals completes acquisition of Novabay Pte.
Tata Chemicals completes acquisition of Novabay Pte.
New agreement allows Borouge Plc to market volumes from Borouge 4, delivering USD 400 million cumulative net profit and approximately 10% annual earnings accretion after full ramp up
New plant produces X3D catalysts on an industrial scale
The facility supports Croda’s commitment to inclusion, with 100% women-led packaging operations and an ambition to achieve 30% female representation at the site
Despite global headwinds, India's chemical industry set to outpace GDP growth driven by ‘high-growth arenas’
The additive works in synergy with BASF light stabilizers to dramatically increase the resistance of PVC, PVC alloys, and polyolefin-based plastics to UV radiation and heat
The war in Iran is creating fresh risks for global supply chains
The Softex portfolio includes calcium and ammonium stearate dispersions used primarily as anti-tack and mould-release agents in glove manufacturing
This significant investment reflects the Group’s strategy to increase its Kynar PVDF footprint
This decision reflects the ongoing, cumulative cost increases
This action is required because of rising costs, supply chain disruptions and feedstock cost volatility related primarily to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East
The four-year project, funded with €27 million, unites 17 partners across the full value chain to build the first industrial biorefinery capable of converting organic food waste into high-value bio-based chemicals, including polylactic acid
Key ammonia suppliers invoked force majeure due to liquefied natural gas (LNG) shortages
The investment is expected to fund expansion in DCM Shriram’s downstream chemicals operations while supporting capital expenditure for its agri businesses
The company told institutional analysts and investors it is entering a new phase following the divestment of its Animal Nutrition & Health unit
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The first day discussions centered on navigating global supply chain shifts, enhancing competitiveness, and driving sustainability within the Indian chemical industry
The product’s high-load formulation delivers a higher concentration of active ingredient per droplet
The product is powered by the company’s Allosperse Delivery Technology and contains the active ingredient prothioconazole, a Group 3 fungicide
I invite the Indian Chemical Council to work with the Government of Maharashtra to formulate a policy for the chemical industry that defines the sector’s future in the state, the Chief Minister said
Syngenta will continue to assess future investment opportunities at the site to enable the production of advanced solutions
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