Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

Briefs: BPCL, Ion Exchange India and Toyo Engineering India

BPCL to supply sulphuric acid to FACT

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

Specialty chemical makers brace for slower growth as exports and costs weigh on margins: Crisil Ratings

Revenue growth is expected to ease to around 6%, down from nearly 8% growth recorded in each of the previous two fiscals

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

CHEMEXCIL and UCCIL forge strategic alliance to push Odisha’s chemical sector into global markets

The strategic collaboration will focus on unlocking Odisha’s untapped export potential in chemicals and allied sectors

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

Covestro and BYD forge strategic partnership to accelerate next-gen mobility, energy innovation

The collaboration will focus on automotive applications, power batteries, energy storage, public transportation and next-generation technologies

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

AkzoNobel rejects Nippon Paint’s €7.5 billion approach reaffirming support for Axalta merger

The proposals value the Decorative Paints business at an indicative enterprise value of €7.5 billion on a cash-free, debt-free basis.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

Michelin and Axens team up to scale bio-based chemical breakthrough

The technology behind 5-HMF was developed through a joint research and development program between Michelin ResiCare and IFP Energies Nouvelles

Chemical
Chemical | 13 July 2026

Air Liquide commits $200 million to power Texas chemical expansion with new low-carbon hydrogen plant

The new high-efficiency unit, expected to begin operations in early 2029

Chemical
Chemical | 12 July 2026

Saint-Gobain acquires Xypex to expand construction chemicals portfolio

The acquisition adds a highly differentiated waterproofing technology to Saint-Gobain's construction chemicals platform

Chemical
Chemical | 12 July 2026

DKSH bolsters Italy presence with Gale & Cosm acquisition

Gale & Cosm supplies raw materials to the personal care industry across Italy, Europe, and Asia

Chemical
Chemical | 12 July 2026

Mitsubishi Chemical announces $20.3 million expansion in Berks County creating 42 jobs

The investment will support the company’s manufacturing of specialty engineering thermoplastics and advanced composite materials

Chemical
Chemical | 12 July 2026

TANFAC raises Rs. 423.5 crore war chest to accelerate fluorochemicals expansion

The move follows the successful completion of TANFAC’s QIP, which raised approximately Rs. 250 crore from marquee institutional investors

Chemical
Chemical | 11 July 2026

Adani and Dioxycle join forces to build India’s low-carbon chemicals future

The collaboration will begin with a pilot facility at an Adani Group site to produce formic acid using captured carbon dioxide and renewable electricity

Chemical
Chemical | 10 July 2026

Agrochemical industry body flays 'The India Story' seeking CBFC review before release

The federation has warned that the narrative risks stigmatising Indian farmers and undermining the country’s food safety framework

Chemical
Chemical | 10 July 2026

OXEA commits to major Bay City expansion with new capacity investment and Air Liquide pact

The investment will also secure additional feedstock availability for OXEA’s Carboxylic Acids portfolio

Chemical
Chemical | 10 July 2026

Experts highlight critical role of ICP-MS in semiconductor purity at ICN E-conference

As semiconductor complexity rises, advanced analytical solutions are becoming critical to maintaining purity, performance, and yield

Chemical
Chemical | 09 July 2026

NextGen Chemicals & Petrochemicals Summit 2026 to tackle "Global Downcycle & Restructuring for Resilience" today

Among the speakers are Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Advisor & Professor of Eminence, Reliance Jio Institute; Kapil Malhotra, Global Business Unit Head – Fluoropolymers, Gujarat Fluorochemicals; Vishal Sharma, Executive Director & CEO, Godrej Industries (Chemicals); and Suresh Kalra, Managing Director & CEO, Indo Borax & Chemicals. The session will be moderated by Pravin Prashant, Executive Editor, ICN

Chemical
Chemical | 09 July 2026

Evonik commits US$100 million to expand US drug substance manufacturing

The investment will upgrade key manufacturing assets, including 100 m³ reactors and other critical systems

Chemical
Chemical | 09 July 2026

Godavari Biorefineries commissions Rs. 130 crore grain-based distillery

Expands ethanol capacity at Karnataka plant

Chemical
Chemical | 09 July 2026

Epsilon Carbon becomes first Indian carbon black manufacturer to secure BIS certification

The BIS certification is expected to strengthen Epsilon Carbon's ability to meet rising demand for certified, high-quality carbon black from tyre manufacturers, rubber goods producers, and other downstream industries

Chemical
Chemical | 08 July 2026

NextGen Summit 2026 to spotlight coal gasification as catalyst for chemical sector

Speakers include Debasish Nanda, Former Director, Coal India; Balasaheb Darade, Founder, New Era Cleantech; Vivek Srivastava, Managing Director, Talcher Fertilizers; Vaibhav Kakulte, President - Business Development & Corporate Planning, Greta Energy; and Viswanathan Rajendran, Partner, Kearney

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