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Plant-based chemistry essential for home and personal care products:  Vishal Sharma, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer (Chemicals), Godrej Industries
Vishal Sharma - Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (Chemicals), Godrej Industries

Plant-based chemistry essential for home and personal care products: Vishal Sharma, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer (Chemicals), Godrej Industries

Plant-based chemistries have an outsized role to play for the HPC sector by meeting demand for good, gentle, and green products

India poised to lead the next era of synthetic chemistry: Burjis Godrej, Executive Director, Godrej Agrovet and Managing Director, Astec LifeSciences
Burjis Godrej - Managing Director, Astec LifeSciences

India poised to lead the next era of synthetic chemistry: Burjis Godrej, Executive Director, Godrej Agrovet and Managing Director, Astec LifeSciences

We need to shatter the silos between policy, industry, and academia to be at the forefront

Role of chemical industrial parks in India's manufacturing ambitions
ICN Bureau - Indian Chemical News, Indian Chemical News

Role of chemical industrial parks in India's manufacturing ambitions

Through promoting innovation and minimizing operational friction, the industrial clusters place Indian firms in a position to react more quickly to market needs and grow sustainably

The untapped strategy that could accelerate India's climate goals: Vikram Handa, Managing Director, Epsilon Carbon
Vikram Handa - Managing Director, Epsilon Carbon

The untapped strategy that could accelerate India's climate goals: Vikram Handa, Managing Director, Epsilon Carbon

By enabling vertical integration of upstream processes, industries can significantly mitigate the Scope 3 emissions that account for approximately 79.93% of total emissions in the chemicals industry

Advanced strategies for Corrosion Under Insulation management in chemical industry: Dr. G. H. Thanki, Principal Corrosion Management Consultant, CorroSafe Consultant
Dr. G. H. Thanki - Principal Corrosion Management Consultant, CorroSafe Consultant

Advanced strategies for Corrosion Under Insulation management in chemical industry: Dr. G. H. Thanki, Principal Corrosion Management Consultant, CorroSafe Consultant

Identifying CUI without removing insulation has historically been a significant hurdle, necessitating a shift towards innovative non-destructive testing techniques

Need for Technical Standards in India's Chemical Sector - Reflections on ICMSR and the Role of GHS: Shisher Kumra, Executive Director and Founder, Global Product Compliance Group
Shisher Kumra - Executive Director and Founder, Global Product Compliance Group

Need for Technical Standards in India's Chemical Sector - Reflections on ICMSR and the Role of GHS: Shisher Kumra, Executive Director and Founder, Global Product Compliance Group

The proposed Indian Chemicals (Management & Safety) Rules (ICMSR) aim to align India’s regulatory framework with global standards

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
Aashish Kasad - Senior Partner, Ernst & Young

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

Emerging investment scenario in Indian chemical industry:  Mahesh Singhi, Founder & Managing Director, Singhi Advisors
Mahesh Singhi - Founder & Managing Director, Singhi Advisors

Emerging investment scenario in Indian chemical industry: Mahesh Singhi, Founder & Managing Director, Singhi Advisors

Indian chemical companies are actively pursuing outbound transactions and partnerships to accelerate strategic growth

Technological refinements are improving efficiency in the chemicals, petrochemicals, and energy sectors: Dr V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Professor of Polymer Science & Vice-Chancellor, Somaiya Vidyavihar University
Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai - Professor of Chemistry & Vice Chancellor, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai

Technological refinements are improving efficiency in the chemicals, petrochemicals, and energy sectors: Dr V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Professor of Polymer Science & Vice-Chancellor, Somaiya Vidyavihar University

In 2025, companies are diversifying away from traditional crude oil and natural gas toward alternative feedstocks to enhance resilience and sustainability

Turning tensions into triumphs: how trade tariffs can boost India's specialty chemicals sector
Raghunath V Iyer - Vice President, Distil

Turning tensions into triumphs: how trade tariffs can boost India's specialty chemicals sector

Volatile input costs, regulatory bottlenecks, and infrastructure limitations continue to afflict the Indian chemicals ecosystem

Harnessing green hydrogen for a low-carbon world: A. K. Tyagi, Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, Nuberg Engineering Limited
A. K. Tyagi - Founder & CMD, Nuberg Engineering Limited

Harnessing green hydrogen for a low-carbon world: A. K. Tyagi, Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, Nuberg Engineering Limited

India’s dual approach of focusing on domestic production and export opportunities positions it as a vital player in global hydrogen economy

Indian chemical sector welcomes US$ 22.87 billion FDI during April 2000 - Sept. 2024
Keshav Shrivastava - Mid-Level Consultant -Investment Promotion, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Govt. of India

Indian chemical sector welcomes US$ 22.87 billion FDI during April 2000 - Sept. 2024

FY 2022-23 marked a remarkable leap with FDI doubling to Rs. 14,662 crore

Bioplastics: Myth and reality - by Dr. K. Nagaiah, Chief Scientist, CSIR- IICT and Phaniraj G., IT Professional
Dr. K. Nagaiah and Phaniraj G. - Chief Scientist, IT Professional, CSIR- IICT, Hyderabad

Bioplastics: Myth and reality - by Dr. K. Nagaiah, Chief Scientist, CSIR- IICT and Phaniraj G., IT Professional

Bioplastics are polymers that are either sourced from biobased resources or if they are derived from fossil fuels but are biodegradable

Crop Protection: A clean sweep is essential - By Salil Singhal, Chairman Emeritus, PI Industries and Dr. K. C. Ravi, Chief Sustainability Officer, Syngenta India
Salil Singhal and Dr. K. C. Ravi - Agrochemical Experts, PI Industries & Syngenta India

Crop Protection: A clean sweep is essential - By Salil Singhal, Chairman Emeritus, PI Industries and Dr. K. C. Ravi, Chief Sustainability Officer, Syngenta India

India’s lack of Regulatory Data Protection discourages innovators from introducing new molecules

Industry 4.0 enhancing operational efficiency and carving a path to sustainability: S Sunil Kumar, Country President, Henkel Adhesives Technologies India
S Sunil Kumar - Country President, Henkel Adhesives Technologies India

Industry 4.0 enhancing operational efficiency and carving a path to sustainability: S Sunil Kumar, Country President, Henkel Adhesives Technologies India

Transitioning to a circular model could lead to substantial energy savings and a potential reduction of around 3 billion tons of CO2 emissions annually

Desiccant dehumidifiers: Defying moisture problems in chemical industry
Atul Bansal - Technical Drying Services , Chief Operating Officer

Desiccant dehumidifiers: Defying moisture problems in chemical industry

It becomes essential to store all types of chemicals at ambient temperature conditions while maintaining the relative humidity at 40%

Automation and Digitalization: Shaping the future of chemical manufacturing
Dipak Rathod - CIO , Aether Industries

Automation and Digitalization: Shaping the future of chemical manufacturing

According to Deloitte, predictive maintenance can reduce equipment breakdowns by up to 70% and cut maintenance costs by as much as 25%

Safety in handling hazardous chemicals
V.Raju - Chief Operation Officer, Í3pl india(p) Ltd.

Safety in handling hazardous chemicals

The warehouse design should aim at desired utility of space, orderly layout, safe product storage according to hazard, safe warehouse operations, emergency handling, and security of warehouse

Neogen Chemicals Q2 FY25 revenue up by 20%; PAT grew by 38%
ICN Bureau - Indian Chemical News, Indian Chemical News

Neogen Chemicals Q2 FY25 revenue up by 20%; PAT grew by 38%

The construction of dedicated greenfield Battery Materials plant in Dahej using MUIS technology license is advancing steadily and remains on expected timelines

Abuse of pesticide patent rights in India and untenable demands for data exclusivity
S. Ganesan - Advisor - Public & Policy Affairs, Crop Care Federation of India

Abuse of pesticide patent rights in India and untenable demands for data exclusivity

The abuse of patent rights occurs when a firm obtains patent for a product that it does not intend to commercialize

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