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Chemical
Chemical | 04 July 2025

NextGen Summit 2025: Chemical industry’s strategic pivot to become future-ready and globally competitive

As global dynamics shift, the Indian chemical industry is reinventing itself through innovation and collaboration, sustainability and foresight

Chemical
Chemical | 03 July 2025

Godrej Industries’ Chemicals to invest over Rs. 750 crore for capacity expansion

The capacity additions align with the long-term aspirations of company to become a US $1 Billion global business before 2030

Chemical
Chemical | 02 July 2025

BASF closes purchase of DOMO Chemicals’ shares in Alsachimie JV

With full ownership of Alsachimie, BASF strengthens its operational footprint at the Chalampé site

Chemical
Chemical | 02 July 2025

Dow launches INNATE TF 220 resin for flexible packaging

Dow is collaborating with stakeholders across the packaging chain to create impactful, scalable solutions to today's sustainability challenges

Chemical
Chemical | 01 July 2025

BASF completes transfer of styrodur business to BACHL

The Styrodur brand is already an established part of BACHL's product portfolio

Chemical
Chemical | 30 June 2025

Aksharchem India commissions expanded precipitated silica facility

The company's cumulative precipitated silica capacity has now reached to 18,000 TPA

Chemical
Chemical | 29 June 2025

Kuraray to expand production of optical-use poval film

The current annual production capacity of 296 million square meters will increase to 334 million square meters

Chemical
Chemical | 28 June 2025

Sika acquires Qatar’s construction chemical firm Gulf Additive Factory

GAF’s large, modern manufacturing site will provide Sika with the opportunity to expand and drive growth in Qatar and the neighboring countries

Chemical
Chemical | 28 June 2025

Evonik expands production capacity of polybutadiene products

Evonik is localizing the final production step of POLYVEST ST-E 60 in Shanghai, China, to enhance supply security

Chemical
Chemical | 28 June 2025

Givaudan to acquire majority stake in Brazilian Vollmens Fragrances

Building a partnership in Latin America to strengthen reach, drive development and growth with local and regional customers for fine fragrances, personal care, fabric and home care, and pet care

Chemical
Chemical | 28 June 2025

HELM divests European plant protection assets to CAC Nantong Chemical

From 1st of July onwards CAC´s affiliate, CAC Chemical GmbH will take over the registrations and rights for the classic chemical plant protection portfolio of HELM in Europe

Chemical
Chemical | 27 June 2025

Heranba Organics commences commercial production of fungicides & insecticides at Sarigam Unit

The production capacity and capacity utilisation of this Sarigam Unit will be 9,000 MTPA

Chemical
Chemical | 27 June 2025

AkzoNobel to sell AkzoNobel India to JSW Group for €1.4 billion

The net cash proceeds are expected to be approximately €900 million of which around €500 million will be used for deleveraging

Chemical
Chemical | 26 June 2025

Grasim Industries commences commercial production of Resin manufacturing block at Mahad

The commercial production of Resin manufacturing block with an installed capacity of 22 million litres per annum has now started

Chemical
Chemical | 26 June 2025

Covestro acquires adhesive manufacturer Pontacol

Attractive value creation potential through synergies in portfolio, organization, and procurement

Chemical
Chemical | 24 June 2025

Peroxidos do Brasil invests $12 million to expand H2O2 production capacity

Construction will begin in the second half of this year and is expected to be finalized in 2026

Chemical
Chemical | 23 June 2025

FMC secures registration for herbicide Dodhylex active in South Korea

Dodhylex active offers a novel approach to managing yield-reducing and resistant grass weeds in rice production

Chemical
Chemical | 23 June 2025

BASF Greater China 2024 net sales marginally drops to €8.6 billion

BASF publishes integrated annual report in Greater China for the 17th consecutive year

Chemical
Chemical | 22 June 2025

Silox India breaks ground for Rs. 600 crore inorganic chemical plant at PIP, Dahej

This is Silox’s one of the largest investments in India

Chemical
Chemical | 18 June 2025

Lords Chloro Alkali proposes to expand chlorinated paraffin wax capacity to 100 TPD

The expansion project is expected to be completed by the end of FY 2025-26

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