Indian Chemical News, India's No. 1 online news media covering chemicals, petrochemicals, and energy sectors, is organizing a two-day conference titled “NextGen Chemicals & Petrochemicals Summit 2025” on June 18-19, 2025 at The Leela, Mumbai.  

The theme of NextGen Chemicals & Petrochemicals Summit 2025 is "Preparing for Future Growth".   

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 The Summit will have a session on Inviting Investments/M&A in Chemicals & Petrochemicals on June 18 at The Leela, Mumbai. 

India’s chemicals and petrochemicals sector is a cornerstone of its economy, contributing around 7% to GDP and employing over two million people. Driven by robust domestic demand, global supply chain shifts, and supportive government policies, the industry presents significant opportunities for investment and mergers & acquisitions (M&A). With 100% FDI allowed via automatic routes and initiatives like the PCPIR Policy aiming for Rs. 10 lakh crore in investments, India is positioned as a global hub for sustainable and specialty chemicals, attracting both domestic and international players. 

India’s chemicals and petrochemicals sector offers compelling opportunities for investment and M&A, underpinned by strong demand, supportive policies, and a sustainability focus. While challenges like capital efficiency and regulatory compliance persist, strategic investments in specialty chemicals, green technologies, and infrastructure will drive long-term growth, making India a global leader in the industry. 

The sector aims to contribute to a US $2 trillion chemical economy by 2047, driven by investment and innovation. Investments in AI, bio-based materials, and recycling technologies will enhance competitiveness. India’s strategic location, skilled workforce, and policy support position it as a top destination for chemical and petrochemical investments. 

Points to be discussed during the session are: Investment opportunities; Infrastructure development; Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) trends; Strategic consolidation; Global rebound; Sustainability focus; Government support, policies, and incentives; Capital efficiency; and Global competition. 

Speakers for Investment/M&A in Chemicals & Petrochemicals Session are: Vishal Sharma, Executive Director & CEO, Godrej Industries Ltd. (Chemicals); Sanjay Tibrewala, Executive Director and CFO, Fineotex Chemical Ltd.; Mahesh “Deal” Singhi, Founder & Managing Director, Singhi Advisors; Sarin Paraprakath, Senior Vice President, APEDB; Eva VERSTRAELEN, Trade & Investment Commissioner, Flanders Investment & Trade – Consulate General of Belgium; Neha K. Shah, Central & West India Lead, Invest India; and Amita Parekh, Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group. The moderator of the Session is Viswanathan Rajendran, Partner, Kearney. 

The NextGen Summit is supported by Flanders Investment & Trade as Country Partner; APEDB as State Partner; DCM Shriram Chemicals as Principal Partner; Revvity Signals, Ingenero, Tubacex Group, BTG (a Voith company), Gujarat Fluorochemicals, Excel Industries, Epsilon Carbon, Aquapharm, and Woodfield as Gold Partners; Zodiac Tank Container Terminals, Regreen Excel, and Analytik Jena as Associate Partners; and Archroma as Supporting Partner.