Battery
Battery | 24 April 2026

Eveready Commissions Rs. 200 crore alkaline battery facility in Jammu

The facility boasts of a robust annual peak production capacity of approximately 360 million alkaline batteries with an annual installed capacity of 456 million

Policy
Policy | 24 April 2026

Chemical Minister Nadda meets industry leaders to blueprint growth for chemicals & petrochemicals

The meeting addressed the ongoing West Asian crisis, with emphasis on enhancing sectoral resilience and developing alternative supply chains to mitigate external risks

Chemical
Chemical | 24 April 2026

Clariant boosts high-speed packaging efficiency with expanded continuous strip desiccant reels

Extending production capabilities to the Americas helps reduce labor costs and inventory complexity for nutraceuticals and other industries while maintaining superior moisture control

General
General | 24 April 2026

Croda holds steady as beauty growth offsets crop slump

Croda expects performance to strengthen over the next three years

Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicles | 24 April 2026

CATL unleashes next-gen battery blitz

Promises minutes-long charging & 1,500 km EV range

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 24 April 2026

Propylene lifeline restores operations at Manali Petrochemicals’ Chennai plant

The company had halted operations on March 12 after a complete stoppage of propylene supply from Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited

Chemical
Chemical | 24 April 2026

Evonik targets cold-weather coating challenges with new ultra-low-emission curing sgent

The new product promises fast curing, high-solids capability, and strong corrosion protection

General
General | 24 April 2026

OCI Global exits Methanex stake

Raises $138M in clean break from holding

Chemical
Chemical | 23 April 2026

Evonik bets €80 million on biotech expansion to power next-gen pharma growth

The investment will bring in cutting-edge downstream fermentation technology, strengthening the company’s contract manufacturing capabilities for drug substances

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 23 April 2026

BASF doubles down on plastic additives capacity to tackle climate stress

The expansion signals more than just added capacity—it’s a strategic bet on the future of high-performance plastics as industries grapple with harsher climates, stronger UV exposure, and tightening environmental rules

Chemical
Chemical | 23 April 2026

AkzoNobel beats expectations as margins climb despite sales dip

The Dutch paints and coatings giant reported revenue of €2.39 billion, down 9% year-on-year, with organic sales slipping 1%

Digitization
Digitization | 23 April 2026

Solvay scales industrial IoT push with IMI to deploy 9,000 smart sensors across global plants by 2027

IMI is now Solvay’s preferred supplier for Industrial Internet of Things (I-IoT) technologies

Chemical
Chemical | 23 April 2026

Elkem sells Canadian biocarbon business to CHAR Tech in decarbonisation push

The site is now positioned for commercial expansion, with the capacity to reach up to 15,000 tonnes per year of pelletised biocarbon once upgraded

Technology
Technology | 23 April 2026

thyssenkrupp Uhde wins FEED contract to expand Brunei’s ammonia export ambitions

The project will focus on building a new cryogenic ammonia storage tank alongside a dedicated export facility designed for large-scale global shipments

Technology
Technology | 23 April 2026

Croda unveils next-gen Matrixyl Neolide to redefine long-lasting skincare performance

The move reinforces Croda’s push to fuel growth through high-impact innovation across its Consumer Care portfolio

General
General | 23 April 2026

Evonik powers up Antwerp site with major 150kV substation to drive electrification & decarbonisation

The new facility replaces the previous 36-kilovolt connection, unlocking significantly higher power availability for current operations and future expansion

Chemical
Chemical | 23 April 2026

Shrieve Chemical acquires FIS Chemicals in strategic global expansion move

The deal brings together two established players in the industrial chemicals space

Chemical
Chemical | 23 April 2026

Intertek acquires Mitsui Chemicals solar lab assets in India

The newly acquired facility will deliver ISO 17025-accredited testing for solar PV installations

General
General | 23 April 2026

CovationBio completes key milestone at China biomaterials mega facility & launches Xatryx brand

The facility will produce bioTHF and bio-based polytetramethylene ether glycol

Battery
Battery | 23 April 2026

Mangrove Lithium launches North America’s first commercial lithium refinery

Marks breakthrough for domestic EV supply chain

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