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From Policy to Performance: How Lubrizol Additives Supports India’s Accelerated E20 Journey
Dr. Rahul Misra, Senior Director - Corp Technology, IMEA and Kapil Telang, Head of Product Management, Lubrizol Additives, IMEA - ., The Lubrizol Corporation

From Policy to Performance: How Lubrizol Additives Supports India’s Accelerated E20 Journey

As fuel compositions evolve, there is a growing need for advanced additive packages that provide essential benefits such as cleanliness, corrosion protection, anti-wear properties, and improved flow stability

Expanding role of leaders with scientific expertise in business strategy: Dr. Sangeeta Srivastava, Executive Director, Godavari Biorefineries
Dr. Sangeeta Srivastava - Executive Director, Godavari Biorefineries

Expanding role of leaders with scientific expertise in business strategy: Dr. Sangeeta Srivastava, Executive Director, Godavari Biorefineries

There is an urgent need for leaders with a scientific temperament and training to bridge the gap between scientific excellence and commercial success

Rewiring chemicals procurement and supply chain with agentic AI
Marc Sommerer and Praveen Krishnan - Partner, McKinsey & Company

Rewiring chemicals procurement and supply chain with agentic AI

India’s specialty chemicals industry accesses approximately $35 billion in raw materials annually, yet its procurement capabilities remain substantially behind global best practices

Sustainability Imperative: Making industrial growth greener and responsible
Virender Kumar - VP - Marketing, PIP (Arete Group)

Sustainability Imperative: Making industrial growth greener and responsible

India has come to a juncture at which industrialization and conservation of nature must go together rather than engaging in a struggle against one another

Why pharma and chemicals must treat security and compliance as strategic imperatives: Mary Donlan, Executive Director - Product Marketing, Revvity Signals
Mary Donlan - Executive Director - Product Marketing, Revvity Signals

Why pharma and chemicals must treat security and compliance as strategic imperatives: Mary Donlan, Executive Director - Product Marketing, Revvity Signals

By embedding AI-driven security and embracing compliance as a strategic pillar, India's scientific industries have the opportunity to set a new global standard

Building green chemical supply chains with sustainable pallets: Jay Deepak Shah, CEO & MD, Jay Wood Industry
Jay Deepak Shah - CEO & MD, Jay Wood Industry

Building green chemical supply chains with sustainable pallets: Jay Deepak Shah, CEO & MD, Jay Wood Industry

Wooden pallets offer lower upfront costs and are easier to repair, giving them a longer usable life at a fraction of the expense

IoT in Chemical Manufacturing: Driving the next wave of operational Excellence
Ashvinkumar Patel - Head of Manufacturing – IMEA, Lubrizol

IoT in Chemical Manufacturing: Driving the next wave of operational Excellence

IoT is enabling smarter, more agile, and environmentally responsible manufacturing operations

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT): Unlocking efficiency in chemical manufacturing
Dr. Bijal Shanghvi - Managing Director, Axis Solutions

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT): Unlocking efficiency in chemical manufacturing

McKinsey’s research suggests that IIoT can raise productivity in process industries by up to 20% while cutting maintenance costs by as much as 40%

From Walls to Wheels: Paints and coatings industry shows dual-sector growth
Rahul Koul - Assistant Editor, Indian Chemical News

From Walls to Wheels: Paints and coatings industry shows dual-sector growth

India’s paints and coatings industry is poised to hit $13 billion by 2030 amid real estate boom with infrastructure and innovation driving demand

Engineered for Growth: High performance polymers gain momentum
Rahul Koul - Assistant Editor, Indian Chemical News

Engineered for Growth: High performance polymers gain momentum

While challenges like raw material dependency and skill shortages persist, India is rapidly positioning itself as a competitive hub for advanced polymer solutions in the global market

Resilience to Rise: India’s chemical sector poised for strong rebound amid global realignment
Rahul Koul - Assistant Editor, Indian Chemical News

Resilience to Rise: India’s chemical sector poised for strong rebound amid global realignment

Having demonstrated notable growth and resilience throughout 2024, the industry has solidified its position as a significant contributor to the nation's economy

Beyond Oil: India’s Petrochemical Renaissance
Rahul Koul - Assistant Editor, Indian Chemical News

Beyond Oil: India’s Petrochemical Renaissance

A major trend shaping the petrochemical industry is the shift towards specialty chemicals, with a strong emphasis on sustainability

The Green Push: Clean energy ambitions fuel India’s rise in green hydrogen and biofuels
Rahul Koul - Assistant Editor, Indian Chemical News

The Green Push: Clean energy ambitions fuel India’s rise in green hydrogen and biofuels

India’s hydrogen and biofuels sector has made promising strides with strong policy backing and early investments, but high costs, infrastructure gaps, and regulatory hurdles remain key challenges

India’s Fertilizer Security: Strategic supply options needed
MP Sukumaran Nair - Director, Centre for Green Technology & Management

India’s Fertilizer Security: Strategic supply options needed

India’s fertilizer sector is at a crossroads of meeting growing demand for food with limited resources

Everything you need to know about moving to an automated bagging machine: Yogesh Malani, Managing Director, Chronos Richardson India, (Premier Tech Systems and Automation)
Yogesh Malani - Managing Director, Chronos Richardson India, (Premier Tech Systems and Automation)

Everything you need to know about moving to an automated bagging machine: Yogesh Malani, Managing Director, Chronos Richardson India, (Premier Tech Systems and Automation)

The implementation of automatic bagging machines increases efficiency and quality in every step, from packing until the bag is closed

Powering Progress: Evolving landscape of EVs, semiconductors & battery chemicals
Rahul Koul - Assistant Editor, Indian Chemical News

Powering Progress: Evolving landscape of EVs, semiconductors & battery chemicals

India’s electric vehicle sector is gaining momentum amidst growing consumer interest yet with challenges in infrastructure, affordability, and supply chains

Technology enables; culture sustains transformation and productivity: Gaurav Vyas, Lead Strategy-Director’s office/AVP, Reliance Industries
Gaurav Vyas - Gaurav Vyas, AVP – Strategy (Director's Office), Reliance Industries Ltd.

Technology enables; culture sustains transformation and productivity: Gaurav Vyas, Lead Strategy-Director’s office/AVP, Reliance Industries

A strong organizational culture fosters innovation, agility, and collaboration, which are essential for scaling digital initiatives

Colors of Opportunity: India’s expanding dye and dyestuff industry
Rahul Koul - Assistant Editor, Indian Chemical News

Colors of Opportunity: India’s expanding dye and dyestuff industry

With the right policy and infrastructure support, India has the potential to cement its status as the world’s dye manufacturing powerhouse

Transformation driven by sustainability crisis and technological breakthroughs is India’s opportunity: Rupark Sarswat, Chief Executive Officer, India Glycols
Rupark Sarswat - India Glycols, Chief Executive Officer

Transformation driven by sustainability crisis and technological breakthroughs is India’s opportunity: Rupark Sarswat, Chief Executive Officer, India Glycols

Biological processes involve the most complex, integrated chemistry working with physics and intelligence in perfectly sustainable manner

Seal of Strength: Industrial surge and urban demand propel India’s adhesives market toward new highs
Rahul Koul - Assistant Editor, Indian Chemical News

Seal of Strength: Industrial surge and urban demand propel India’s adhesives market toward new highs

The Indian adhesives and sealants industry is experiencing robust growth, driven by expanding applications in construction, automotive, packaging, and electronics, with a projected CAGR of 8–10% through 2030

Startups

Capital-A backs India’s Quintrans with $750K pre-seed to drive homegrown industrial automation
Capital-A backs India’s Quintrans with $750K pre-seed to drive homegrown industrial automation
BPCL named among world’s top 100 Corporate Startup Stars
BPCL named among world’s top 100 Corporate Startup Stars
Addis Energy raises $8.3 million for ammonia production
Addis Energy raises $8.3 million for ammonia production
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Chemical

Kuraray spotlights SentryGlas as key growth driver
Kuraray spotlights SentryGlas as key growth driver
India’s $9.6 billion paints industry heads for $16.5 billion but FY25 exposes margin stress: Rubix Data Sciences
India’s $9.6 billion paints industry heads for $16.5 billion but FY25 exposes margin stress: Rubix Data Sciences
Eurofragance maps winter’s fragrance future with bold colors, rich textures, gourmand depth
Eurofragance maps winter’s fragrance future with bold colors, rich textures, gourmand depth
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Petrochemical

bp to sell 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $10.1 billion
bp to sell 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $10.1 billion
HMEL to invest Rs. 2,600 crore for polypropylene downstream, fine chemical projects
HMEL to invest Rs. 2,600 crore for polypropylene downstream, fine chemical projects
Petrobras secures multi-billion dollar supply deals with Braskem
Petrobras secures multi-billion dollar supply deals with Braskem
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Energy

Petronas to supply 1 mmtpa of LNG to CNOOC
Petronas to supply 1 mmtpa of LNG to CNOOC
QatarEnergy signs long-term helium supply agreement with Buzwair
QatarEnergy signs long-term helium supply agreement with Buzwair
Europe’s biogas sector shows growth but faces regulatory hurdles, EBA warns
Europe’s biogas sector shows growth but faces regulatory hurdles, EBA warns
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Digitization

Borealis hits digital milestone with global rollout of Borstar Digital Twin
Borealis hits digital milestone with global rollout of Borstar Digital Twin
Seeq named front runner in inaugural Industrial AI Analytics rankings
Seeq named front runner in inaugural Industrial AI Analytics rankings
Siemens targets manufacturing labour crisis with scalable digital toolkit for SMBs
Siemens targets manufacturing labour crisis with scalable digital toolkit for SMBs
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Opinion
From Policy to Performance: How Lubrizol Additives Supports India’s Accelerated E20 Journey
From Policy to Performance: How Lubrizol Additives Supports India’s Accelerated E20 Journey
Expanding role of leaders with scientific expertise in business strategy: Dr. Sangeeta Srivastava, Executive Director, Godavari Biorefineries
Expanding role of leaders with scientific expertise in business strategy: Dr. Sangeeta Srivastava, Executive Director, Godavari Biorefineries

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Planning to expand S&T Clusters initiative from the current eight to 25 clusters within three years: Dr. Vishal Choudhary, Scientist-F, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Govt. of India
Evolving from a manufacturer to strategic supply chain partner for multinational originators: Vishal Thakkar, Deputy CFO, Anupam Rasayan India
Evolving from a manufacturer to strategic supply chain partner for multinational originators: Vishal Thakkar, Deputy CFO, Anupam Rasayan India
Exploring advanced materials and performance additives for a cleaner planet: Aamer Ahmed Farid, Managing Director, Ducol Organics & Colours
Exploring advanced materials and performance additives for a cleaner planet: Aamer Ahmed Farid, Managing Director, Ducol Organics & Colours

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NextGen Summit 2024: NextGen Leaders' Role in Making India a Global Manufacturing Hub
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NextGen Summit 2024: Distribution Strategies for Fuelling Industry Growth