General
General | 09 April 2026

LANXESS presents advanced rubber solutions at India Rubber Expo 2026

Functional tire additives and specialty rubber products for tire and technical rubber goods

Chemical
Chemical | 09 April 2026

LANXESS introduces surcharge for Lewatit ion exchange resins

The price adjustment takes effect immediately and will be globally applied

Chemical
Chemical | 09 April 2026

Shell Chemicals poised for Q1 loss extension as margins stay flat

Indicative chemical margins are projected to remain roughly flat at $139 per tonne

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 09 April 2026

Univar selected as North American distributor for Genu-in collagen ingredients

Collaboration strengthens supply of advanced collagen technologies for food, beverage, and nutraceutical customers, supporting innovation in the growing health and wellness sector

General
General | 09 April 2026

New strategy required to counter rare earth supply chain risks: IEA

New IEA report highlights growing mismatch between accelerating use of rare earths across a wide range of technologies and slow pace of supply diversification globally

General
General | 09 April 2026

Canada’s lithium push ties directly to submarine ambitions in new Germany deal

The newly signed teaming agreement lays the groundwork for integrating Canadian lithium into secure defense supply chains

Chemical
Chemical | 09 April 2026

Evonik unveils high-performance PEEK breakthrough to redefine extreme-condition bearings

The company has unveiled VESTAKEEP Easy Slide 2, a PEEK-based (polyether ether ketone) material engineered for slide bearings operating under intense heat and pressure

Energy
Energy | 09 April 2026

India achieves nuclear milestone as Kalpakkam fast breeder reactor goes critical

Each pump weighs around 135 tonnes and is built from exotic materials capable of handling liquid sodium at temperatures exceeding 500°C

General
General | 09 April 2026

Borouge nod to $1.32 billion dividend amid record sales & strategic expansion

Demonstrating strong market resilience, Borouge Plc continues to lead the industry as the world’s most profitable polyolefins company, supported by its robust financial position

Technology
Technology | 09 April 2026

Technip Energies secures major authorization for Louisiana LNG mega-project

The facility will feature six identical liquefaction trains, built using Technip Energies’ SnapLNG by T.EN modular and scalable technology

People
People | 08 April 2026

Tejveer Singh takes charge as new Chemical Secretary of India

Singh, a seasoned 1994-batch IAS officer of the Punjab Cadre, brings extensive administrative experience to his roles

Opinion
Opinion | 08 April 2026

Electrolysers: Powering the green hydrogen revolution

Manufacturing incentives, corporate capex and global partnerships are reshaping India’s clean-energy supply chain

Chemical
Chemical | 08 April 2026

NOCIL fires up Rs. 250 crore chemical plant in Gujarat

The move comes as company eyes global demand surge

General
General | 08 April 2026

SugarNXT: India’s sugar industry races towards a high-tech and low-cost future

The conclave was inaugurated by Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary, Department of Food & Public Distribution, with Ashwini Srivastava, Joint Secretary (Sugar)

Digitization
Digitization | 08 April 2026

BASF champions ‘Authentic’ beauty in shift away from digital perfection

BASF is doubling down on formulations that prioritize sensory experience, emotional well-being, and individuality

Chemical
Chemical | 08 April 2026

Zydex Paints champions breathable surfaces at AAA Conclave 2026

Zydex introduced its silicate mineral paint technology as a practical solution. Unlike conventional acrylic coatings that trap moisture

Regulatory
Regulatory | 08 April 2026

India temporarily suspends quality control order for linear alkyl benzene

The original order was issued in the public interest under the powers of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 08 April 2026

Axens selected as technology licensor for America First Refining facility in Texas

Axens will supply its cutting-edge refining technologies to drive the design and operation of the plant

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 08 April 2026

GAIL and Alpha Gas sign charter party agreement for an LNG carrier

The charter party agreement was executed between GAIL and Pantheon Maritime Services Private Limited, a Singapore based affiliate of Alpha Gas

General
General | 08 April 2026

Bruker invests in Photothermal AFM-IR to advance semiconductor research

Bruker is expanding the use of AFM-IR beyond its established role in nanoscale contamination analysis into research areas

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