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People
People | 05 July 2025

AkzoNobel names Fredrik Westin as CFO

Fredrik has more than 25 years of international experience in the industrial and automotive sectors

General
General | 05 July 2025

DCM Shriram forms new subsidiary ‘Shriram Farm Solutions’

The subsidiary will engage in the business of producing agricultural products viz. fertilizers, nutrients, crop protection, seeds

General
General | 05 July 2025

Briefs: India Glycols and PCBL Chemical

India Glycols has received GMP Certification from NSF International for its botanical ingredient manufacturing at Dehradun plant

Digitization
Digitization | 05 July 2025

Syensqo achieves certification for its digital PCF method

Certification validates the robustness of Syensqo’s digital PCF tool, better supporting customers in achieving their sustainability goals

Policy
Policy | 04 July 2025

Seven initiatives to help India increase its global value chain share in chemical from 3.5% to 12% by 2040: Niti Aayog

Establish world class chemical hubs in India through revamping existing clusters and developing new ones; Develop existing port infrastructure; Introduce Opex subsidy scheme for chemicals; Develop and access technologies to enhance self-sufficiency and foster innovation; Fast-track environmental clearance with transparency and accountability; Securing FTAs to support industry growth; and talent and skill upgradation in the chemical industry

Sustainability
Sustainability | 04 July 2025

JSPL Angul invites EoI for offtake of 3,600 TPD of captured CO2

1,800 TPD is captured using an MDEA-based chemical absorption process

Regulatory
Regulatory | 04 July 2025

OPCW holds Asia Meeting in New Delhi

The 3 days Regional Meeting is expected to strengthen regional cooperation between Asian countries in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention

Technology
Technology | 04 July 2025

ENEOS and Mitsubishi Chemical complete chemical recycling facility at Ibaraki plant

This facility employs hydrothermal plastic recycling technology

Energy
Energy | 04 July 2025

SECI crosses milestone of 60 GW of power sale agreements for renewable energy projects

SECI is paving the way for India’s clean power transition

R&D
R&D | 04 July 2025

Cabinet approves Research Development and Innovation scheme

The idea is to scale up research, development and innovation in strategic and sunrise domains

General
General | 04 July 2025

Ecobat completes sale of Italian business to Haiki

The transaction includes Ecobat’s facilities in Marcianise, Paderno Dugnano, and Bologna, and marks Ecobat’s exit from the Italian market.

General
General | 04 July 2025

GMM Pfaudler to acquire SEMCO Tecnologia em Processos of Brazil for Rs. 158 Cr

The transaction is expected to close in Q2 FY26

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 04 July 2025

ONGC inks pact with Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines for ethane carriers

The partnership will involve a joint venture, with ONGC holding at least 26% and MOL owning the rest, and the total cost of the two ships is estimated at $370 million

General
General | 04 July 2025

ONGC develops Disaster Management and Yatri Niwas complexes along Amarnath Yatra Route

The Baltal complex, spanning 6,315 square meters, is now operational, including a Yatri Niwas, VIP Guest House, security blocks, and advanced disaster-management facilities

Sustainability
Sustainability | 04 July 2025

Carbon Clean opens Global Innovation Centre in India

The Global Innovation Centre (GIC) will serve as one of Carbon Clean’s major international hubs to advance the next generation of carbon capture technologies

General
General | 04 July 2025

hubergroup Print Solutions showcases its flexo and services portfolio at Labelexpo Europe 2025

iray is hubergroup’s flagship for label printing

Battery
Battery | 04 July 2025

Honeywell acquires Nexceris’ Li-ion Tamer business

Li-ion Tamer's differentiated technology provides early detection of thermal runaway to help prevent devastating lithium-ion battery fires

General
General | 04 July 2025

Wood to deliver feasibility study for Mongolia’s Khalzan Buregtei rare earth elements project

The Khalzan Buregtei deposit is poised to become one of the world’s few active sources of heavy rare earth elements

Energy
Energy | 04 July 2025

Plenitude begins construction of 200 MW solar park in Spain

Once operational, the plant is expected to generate over 435 GWh of renewable energy annually

Opinion
Opinion | 04 July 2025

Friendshoring chemical production to India - A shift toward localized manufacturing to reduce geopolitical risks: Aashish Kasad, Senior Partner, Ernst & Young LLP and National Leader – Chemicals and Agri sector

India has emerged as a stable and trusted global business partner, ranking as the third most preferred manufacturing destination, with the potential to achieve US$ 1 trillion in exports by 2030

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