Chemical
Chemical | 21 August 2026

Indo Borax to acquire 64.26% stake in Kronox Lab Sciences in Rs 246-crore deal

The deal gives Indo Borax control of a speciality chemicals player with an established manufacturing and export footprint

Chemical
Chemical | 21 August 2026

Mitsubishi Chemical to launch ultra-high-purity colloidal silica for advanced semiconductors

The company will build new production facilities at its Kyushu Plant in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, with commercial operations scheduled to begin in October 2028

Chemical
Chemical | 21 August 2026

BASF and NEO Corporate forge partnership to drive next-gen personal care innovation

The strategic partnership will focus on the joint development of innovative formulations, ingredient technologies and trend-driven product

Gas
Gas | 21 August 2026

Messer invests $40 million to expand industrial gas capacity in northern Vietnam

The expansion is designed to significantly boost supplies of liquid nitrogen to the region’s fast-growing electronics and semiconductor sectors

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 21 August 2026

Chambal Fertilisers commences commercial production of TAN at Gadepan

The milestone marks the successful operational rollout of the company's dedicated manufacturing setup for prilled High Density Ammonium Nitrate

Chemical
Chemical | 21 August 2026

Galaxy Surfactants Ltd signs partnership growth charter with Unilever

The charter is a framework for accelerating new chemistries and next-generation surfactant technologies

Policy
Policy | 20 August 2026

Coal Gasification Conference: Bridging the gap from policy support to bankable projects

Speakers are: Padam Shri Prof. G. D. Yadav, Former Vice Chancellor, ICT Mumbai; Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India; Amrit Lal Meena, Former Coal Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India; Balasaheb Darade, Founder, New Era Cleantech; Vivek Bhatia, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, TKIL Industries Pvt. Ltd.; and Pravin Prashant, Executive Editor, Indian Chemical News

Regulatory
Regulatory | 20 August 2026

Indian crop protection giants push for data protection

Say farmers & exports stand to gain

Recycling
Recycling | 20 August 2026

Indorama Ventures expands circular PET push in Thailand with strategic partnership

Starting in 2028, the recycled PET preforms will be supplied to Suntory PepsiCo Beverage Thailand

General
General | 20 August 2026

Romaco launches FLEXIJET nozzle to simplify fluid bed granulation

The new nozzle is built for short batch cycles and frequent product changes

General
General | 20 August 2026

Shell and Hyundai renew global partnership for 5 more years

Hyundai Motor said the renewed partnership will help strengthen its global aftersales competitiveness while improving the customer experience

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 20 August 2026

Asahi Kasei secures regional backing for Kawasaki electrolysis expansion

The company is targeting manufacturing capacity of at least 2 GW each for cell frames and membranes by 2028

Chemical
Chemical | 20 August 2026

Sika raises €1 billion in inaugural hybrid bond deal

The transaction comprises two €500 million tranches of fixed-rate

People
People | 20 August 2026

PPG names three executives to lead global business segments

Juliane Hefel, senior vice president of industrial coatings and specialty products, will report to Bellezza and remain on PPG’s Operating Committee

Regulatory
Regulatory | 20 August 2026

Tata Chemicals Magadi awaits ministry direction in Kenya after compliance submission

Mining operations have remained suspended since July 28, 2026

R&D
R&D | 20 August 2026

Clariant steps up China innovation drive with two new R&D labs

The expanded capabilities are designed to help Clariant respond faster to rapidly changing market trends

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 20 August 2026

CHARBONE electrolyzer delivery moves Sorel-Tracy hydrogen project into next phase

The development comes as CHARBONE's commercial activity is also gaining momentum

General
General | 20 August 2026

SABIC unveils new ULTEM resin targeting premium smartphone frames

SABIC says ULTEM DU762 resin can be manufactured through high-speed, high-volume injection molding

Chemical
Chemical | 20 August 2026

ALTANA posts stronger sales and earnings despite tough market

The company reported sales of €1.675 billion, up 3 percent from the same period last year

Opinion
Opinion | 19 August 2026

Continuous chemistry is India’s leapfrog moment in advanced manufacturing: Dr. Kamlesh Fondekar, Head - R&D, Godrej Agrovet

The adoption of continuous chemistry will depend on more than reactors, sensors, and automation platforms

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