Chemical
Chemical | 09 March 2026

Shintech to invest $3.4B to boost PVC and caustic soda production in US

The annual production capacities will be increased by 625,000 tons for ethylene, 500,000 tons for VCM and 310,000 tons for caustic soda

Chemical
Chemical | 09 March 2026

Neogen Chemicals boosts capital base with Rs. 161 crore preferential issue to promoters

Proceeds are earmarked for investment in the subsidiary Neogen Ionics Limited

Chemical
Chemical | 09 March 2026

Coromandel International commences trial production of PA and SA plants at Kakinada

Operations are currently being stabilised and will be progressively ramped up in a phased manner to achieve the rated capacities of 650 TPD for PA and 2,000 TPD for SA

Chemical
Chemical | 09 March 2026

Flourish Paper and Axchem India form JV to boost AKD production to 15,000 TPA

The project will upgrade production machinery, process controls, and laboratory facilities to boost operational efficiency and product consistency

Chemical
Chemical | 07 March 2026

Indorama acquires Venator's Spain BU

Venator Spain is a major producer of titanium dioxide, operating a manufacturing facility in Huelva with a production capacity of 80,000 tonnes per annum

Chemical
Chemical | 07 March 2026

Technichem Organics receives prior environmental clearance for chemical plant

The plant is designed to manufacture 29 different chemical products with a total capacity of 500 MT per month

Chemical
Chemical | 06 March 2026

Aarti Industries strengthens global partnership with Rs. 250 crore backward integration project

This backwards integrated facility is expected to be set up at Dahej SEZ, Gujarat

Chemical
Chemical | 06 March 2026

Silox expands portfolio with acquisition of select hydrosulfite assets from BASF

The acquisition reinforces Silox's position as a premier global supplier to the paper and textile sectors

Chemical
Chemical | 06 March 2026

Impact of Middle East conflict on Indian chemical industry

Input costs for commodity chemicals—including naphtha, ethylene, and benzene—have surged as they are directly linked to Brent crude benchmarks

Chemical
Chemical | 05 March 2026

Provision of Rs. 13,000 crotre for dedicated chemical parks and BioPharma SHAKTI is a strategic bet on India’s future

Rs. 3,300 crore for 3 dedicated world-class chemical parks across the country with plug-and-play utilities, advanced effluent treatment systems, integrated logistics, and built-in safety mechanisms would address that gap

Chemical
Chemical | 05 March 2026

Cloud Dancer sets tone for 2026 as fragrance industry embraces calm, minimalist scents

Cloud Dancer represents an invitation to reconnect with serenity and appreciate the beauty of what is essential

Chemical
Chemical | 05 March 2026

Milliken supports rising packaging demand in India

Milliken leader outlines how consumer expectations and high-speed conversion trends are reshaping additive innovation

Chemical
Chemical | 05 March 2026

BASF increases prices for butyl acrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate in Asia-Pacific

This price adjustment is necessary to support BASF’s continued commitment to long-term, sustainable operations amid persistently rising costs, including logistics, energy, and regulatory compliance

Chemical
Chemical | 05 March 2026

BASF marks 60 years in South Africa with Durban plant expansion

Expansion boosts supply capabilities of dispersions for architectural coatings, construction and paper industries in East, West and Southern Africa

Chemical
Chemical | 05 March 2026

Syensqo to debut high-performance sustainable composites at JEC World 2026

Innovations in aerospace and automotive enable manufacturing efficiency and circularity

Chemical
Chemical | 03 March 2026

Ecovyst reports strong 2025 finish, completes $556M divestiture

Full-Year 2025 performance includes sales reached $723.5 million

Chemical
Chemical | 03 March 2026

Cosmo Speciality Chemicals unveils expanded high-performance masterbatch portfolio

The new lineup introduces CosmoWhite, a premium range of advanced white masterbatches for polypropylene and polyethylene

Chemical
Chemical | 03 March 2026

Sipcam Agro bags exclusive Canadian rights to Sencor herbicides

By adding Sencor 75 DF and Sencor 480 F, Sipcam Agro expands its offering of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and biostimulants

Chemical
Chemical | 02 March 2026

Flourish Paper & Chemicals invests Rs. 50 crore to boost 2,4-D capacity to 10,000 MTPA

The upgraded facility will produce a full spectrum of 2,4-D technical and bulk products

Chemical
Chemical | 02 March 2026

BASF finalises divestment of optical brightening agent business to Catexel

The transaction comprises the international business including the production of optical brightening agents at the Monthey site in Switzerland

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