General
General | 03 January 2026

Sweetch acquires Laboratoire Greenpharma to boost sustainable cosmetic innovation

The partnership promises faster, deeper scientific development and ingredients that meet the evolving expectations of the beauty industry

Technology
Technology | 03 January 2026

SLB lands 5-Yr Aramco contract to boost Saudi unconventional gas development

The contract covers advanced stimulation, well intervention, frac automation, and digital solutions, key tools for unlocking Saudi Arabia’s unconventional gas potential

People
People | 03 January 2026

GPCA announces leadership change after 16 yrs

Mater Aldhafeeri has been appointed as his successor

Chemical
Chemical | 03 January 2026

LG Chem & ZEISS forge strategic alliance to power next-gen holographic windshields

LG Chem will supply photopolymer films within the ZEISS Microoptics Enabling Ecosystem, supporting integration into automotive windshields and enabling HWD functionality

General
General | 03 January 2026

India’s semiconductor push: Govt rolls out ambitious plans to become global chip hub

The government launched the ‘Semicon India Programme’ to cover everything from design and fabrication to assembly, testing, and packaging

Chemical
Chemical | 03 January 2026

Kiri Industries secures $689M in landmark DyStar stake sale

Kiri incurred substantial legal expenses due to the case’s complexity and multi-jurisdictional nature

General
General | 03 January 2026

Ecovyst sells advanced materials & catalysts segment to Technip Energies for $530 million

Net proceeds from the sale will provide for significantly reduced leverage and enhanced financial flexibility

Chemical
Chemical | 02 January 2026

Henkel launches next-gene Loctite adhesive for demanding automotive applications

Loctite MS 9650 cures through moisture reaction to form a soft, elastic yet high-strength bond

Sustainability
Sustainability | 02 January 2026

Rockwell Automation bets big on sustainability to power manufacturing

The report frames sustainability as a core business strategy built around three pillars

Technology
Technology | 02 January 2026

ABB to buy Finnish grid automation specialist Netcontrol to strengthen smart power networks

Acquiring Netcontrol is a strong fit supporting our grid automation portfolio expansion and a useful step forward to help our customers outrun

Chemical
Chemical | 02 January 2026

Avient launches Non-PFAS Hiformer Process Aid with antioxidants in Latin America

The launch responds to growing demand for non-PFAS solutions amid evolving government regulations on certain PFAS substances

Chemical
Chemical | 02 January 2026

Master Bond unveils heat-cured epoxy built for extreme fonditions

Supreme 10HTLV also packs high mechanical performance, with tensile shear strengths over 3,600 psi and T-peel strengths up to 30 pli

Chemical
Chemical | 02 January 2026

BRB International unveils New BRB Sipostab Silicone Stabiliser range for polyurethane foam

The BRB Sipostab portfolio offers a comprehensive line of silicone surfactants for a wide array of PU foam applications

People
People | 02 January 2026

Dr. Neeraj Mittal assumes charge of Secretary of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas

He has held various administrative positions in the fields of land and revenue management, mines and minerals, IT/Communications, e-governance

Policy
Policy | 02 January 2026

Fertilizer Subsidy: India goes fully digital in a landmark reform

Approximately Rs. 2 lakh crore of fertilizers subsidy to be processed through digital platform

General
General | 01 January 2026

Time Technoplast bags contract from HPCL

In FY25, the Industrial Packaging Business accounted for ~75% of the company's consolidated revenue

Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicles | 01 January 2026

V-Green and Roadgrid India collaborate to expand EV charging infrastructure in India

RoadGrid will deploy fast charging stations at high-visibility and high-demand locations across India

General
General | 01 January 2026

Indovinya launches new multifunctional emollient in Brazil

Oxismooth DS delivers measurable gains across sunscreen, makeup, hair care, and skin care formulations

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 01 January 2026

Fusion Fuel launches €30 million Hydrogen Investment Platform with BrightHy Solutions

The first approved project is a green hydrogen production facility supplying an industrial cement operator in Spain, with construction expected to begin in Q1 2026

Gas
Gas | 01 January 2026

ORLEN launches gas production at Rozansko field in Poland

The Różańsko field is expected to add up to 130 million cubic meters of natural gas annually

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