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 specialty chemicals sector in India is a dynamic and rapidly growing segment of the chemical industry, growing at a CAGR of 3.8%. India’s emergence as a global manufacturing hub, driven by favorable government policies, rising domestic demand, and a shift in global supply chains (China+1 strategy), positions the specialty chemicals sector as a key driver of economic growth.  

The sector’s growth is further fueled by innovation, sustainability, and export opportunities, with India’s share in the global specialty chemicals market expected to rise from 4% to 7% by 2026. India’s specialty chemical exports grew by 20% from 2021-2023, with strong demand from the USA (14% of exports), Europe, and Southeast Asia, particularly in agrochemicals, dyes, and pigments.  

India’s specialty chemicals sector is poised for transformative growth, driven by strong domestic and export demand, supportive government policies, and a focus on sustainability and innovation. To capitalize on these opportunities, companies must invest in R&D, adopt green practices, and build resilient supply chains. Addressing challenges like raw material volatility and regulatory compliance will be critical to sustaining India’s position as a global leader in specialty chemicals, contributing significantly to economic development and global value chains. 

Points to be discussed during the session are: Rising domestic demand; Export opportunities; Global supply chain shift; Government initiatives and policy support; Anti-dumping measures; Focus on sustainability and green chemistry; Market opportunity; Innovation and R&D investments; Capex expansion; and Raw material volatility. 

Speakers for the Session are: Suresh Kalra, CEO, Aquapharm Chemical Ltd.; Anurag Roy, Managing Director, Elantas Beck India Ltd.; Rajesh Kamat, Head – Strategy & Corporate Projects, Tata Chemicals Ltd.; Vivek Gadre, President - Corporate Strategy and Whole-time Director, Atul Ltd.; Desh Deepak Misra, President – Carbon Black Business, Epsilon Carbon Pvt. Ltd.; Yogesh Kalra, Vice President - Revenue Generation, Galaxy Surfactants Ltd.; Koshal Bisen, Head – Growth Office, Indofil Industries Ltd.; and Jai Prakash Singh, Head - Strategy (Global Chemicals), Aditya Birla Group. The moderator of the Session is Rupark Sarswat, Chief Executive Officer, India Glycols Ltd. 

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.