Chemical
Chemical | 12 March 2026

ICC Outlook Conference 2026: Navigating geopolitics and boosting competitiveness to shape the future of chemical industry

The first day discussions centered on navigating global supply chain shifts, enhancing competitiveness, and driving sustainability within the Indian chemical industry

Chemical
Chemical | 12 March 2026

ADAMA launches Ateka insecticide to tackle tough sucking pests

The product’s high-load formulation delivers a higher concentration of active ingredient per droplet

Chemical
Chemical | 12 March 2026

Vive Crop Protection launches new fungicide for Canadian growers

The product is powered by the company’s Allosperse Delivery Technology and contains the active ingredient prothioconazole, a Group 3 fungicide

Chemical
Chemical | 12 March 2026

ICC Outlook Conference 2026: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis pitches new policy to turn state into global chemicals hub

I invite the Indian Chemical Council to work with the Government of Maharashtra to formulate a policy for the chemical industry that defines the sector’s future in the state, the Chief Minister said

Chemical
Chemical | 12 March 2026

Syngenta exits Paraquat business, closing UK plant

Syngenta will continue to assess future investment opportunities at the site to enable the production of advanced solutions

Chemical
Chemical | 12 March 2026

Hyspec Chemicals inks MoU with Gujarat Govt to manufacture specialty chip chemicals

This milestone reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening India’s capabilities in ultra-high-purity process chemicals for semiconductor and advanced electronics manufacturing

Chemical
Chemical | 12 March 2026

Aarti Industries lands $150 million supply deal with agrochemical major

AIL has adequate capacities to meet this requirement and thus this contract supports AIL to attain higher capacity utilisation and volumes without incremental capex

Chemical
Chemical | 11 March 2026

PPG unveils fast-curing, low-VOC waterborne primer for structural steel

The company announced the debut of PPG Aquacron Waterborne Shop Primers

Chemical
Chemical | 11 March 2026

hubergroup Chemicals launches high-reactivity oligomer to boost UV-curing performance

UHVPI-222200 acts as a highly efficient amine synergist for Norrish Type II photoinitiators

Chemical
Chemical | 11 March 2026

Syensqo unveils game-changing innovation in crop protection formulations

The new product promises to tackle long-standing challenges in the industry by delivering superior crystal growth inhibition

Chemical
Chemical | 11 March 2026

BASF launches BPS- & BPA-free PPSU for food-contact applications ahead of EU ban

The Ultrason P portfolio aligns with EU Commission Regulation 2024/3190, which bans bisphenols in food-contact materials, with transition periods ending by January 2028

Chemical
Chemical | 11 March 2026

LANXESS raises prices for rubber additives

This move comes in response to significantly higher costs for energy, critical raw materials and logistics amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions

Chemical
Chemical | 11 March 2026

Songwon adjusts global price for polymer stabilizers and coatings

This price adjustment is necessary to offset significant increases in key raw material costs

Chemical
Chemical | 10 March 2026

Advent passes on 2026 Envalior stake acquisition

The decision comes after LANXESS had tendered its stake in September 2025

Chemical
Chemical | 09 March 2026

Why is Europe’s chemical industry struggling?

Energy costs, weak demand & global trade pressures bite, says Cefic report

Chemical
Chemical | 09 March 2026

Mumbai to host global chemical industry leaders at ICC’s 19th Annual Outlook Conference

This year’s conference will be held under the theme “Shaping a Competitive and Resilient Chemical Industry for India.”

Chemical
Chemical | 09 March 2026

Rubamin and Distil partner to scale zinc derivatives for North American personal care markets

The partnership focuses on supplying Zinc derivatives for sun-care, cosmetics and over the counter (OTC) pharmaceutical applications, ensuring compliance with stringent U.S. FDA and GMP standards

Chemical
Chemical | 09 March 2026

Shintech to invest $3.4B to boost PVC and caustic soda production in US

The annual production capacities will be increased by 625,000 tons for ethylene, 500,000 tons for VCM and 310,000 tons for caustic soda

Chemical
Chemical | 09 March 2026

Neogen Chemicals boosts capital base with Rs. 161 crore preferential issue to promoters

Proceeds are earmarked for investment in the subsidiary Neogen Ionics Limited

Chemical
Chemical | 09 March 2026

Coromandel International commences trial production of PA and SA plants at Kakinada

Operations are currently being stabilised and will be progressively ramped up in a phased manner to achieve the rated capacities of 650 TPD for PA and 2,000 TPD for SA

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