Chemical | 11 May 2026
Nippon Paint bets big on experiential retail in India
Launches 4th NEO Homes store in Bengaluru
Launches 4th NEO Homes store in Bengaluru
The company has acquired an additional 10 acres of land to fuel its next phase of growth, with a sharp focus on scaling up flame-retardant and polymer compounding products amid rising demand from both domestic and international markets.
The installation explores four universal emotions through fragrance creations spanning multiple consumer categories
Backed by pricing gains, divestitures & share buybacks
The company is extending its footprint across the construction value chain by introducing a professional-grade silicone sealant range
The company posted adjusted EBITDA of €475 million for the quarter, beating its own forecast of around €450 million
Henkel also accelerated its acquisition drive, announcing five transactions with a combined sales volume of roughly 1.6 billion euros
On a consolidated basis, net sales climbed 14.1% in Q4 to Rs. 3,572 crore, while EBITDA surged 31.6% to Rs. 833 crore
The specialty chemicals group posted Q1 2026 sales of CHF 918 million
The plan relies on voluntary measures including early retirement schemes and severance agreements
Expands manufacturing push & locks in major growth deals
Crystal Crop Protection will acquire FMC India's commercial operations in the crop protection field, including a license to FMC's brands sold in India
Chemicals & Products delivered $1.9 billion, Marketing added $1.3 billion and Renewables & Energy Solutions posted $348 million
Net profit from continuing operations dropped to €78 million from €102 million a year earlier
The deal brings SAI — a key distributor serving pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers — into the Safic-Alcan Group’s expanding Asia footprint
The new facility is designed to provide product testing and technical support for surface treatment customers across key sectors
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Operating performance also improved, with operating EBITDA increasing to $414 million, up 15%, and margins expanding to 24.6%, a 230-basis-point gain
Outlines strategic nylon uplift initiatives for global engineered materials business
Growth was particularly strong in key high-value markets, with “superior YoY growth of ~15% in key attractive markets namely batteries, sports, 3D printing and healthcare
Conflict in the Middle East alters market conditions
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