Chemical
Chemical | 07 October 2020

India bans seven chemicals under Stockholm Convention

The cabinet's approval for ratification of POPs demonstrates India's commitment to meet its international obligations with regard to protection of environment and human health.

Chemical
Chemical | 07 October 2020

GMM Pfaudler inaugurates glass lined equipment facility in Hyderabad

The new facility will help the company to meet the growing demand of the pharmaceutical & chemical industries.

Chemical
Chemical | 07 October 2020

Nouryon launches new colloidal silica line for the electronics industry

The latest line, with potassium as the stabilizing ion, enables Nouryon to offer a new range of solutions to the electronics industry where purity and performance are essential.

Chemical
Chemical | 07 October 2020

IFFCO and Prasar Bharati sign MoU to broadcast innovative agro trends

According to the agreement, DD Kisan will broadcast various innovative techniques being adopted in the agriculture field in easy language through a 30 minutes 25 episode program series for the benefit of farmers.

Chemical
Chemical | 07 October 2020

MSME sector to play a key role in making Indian chemical industry Aatma Nirbhar

ICN's e-Conference on 9th Oct will see participation from Government, industry, and MSME community.

Chemical
Chemical | 06 October 2020

Perstorp launches world's first renewable oxo products

The renewable material consists of biogas, and replaces natural gas using the mass balance concept and the renewable oxo portfolio will also include oxo aldehydes and alcohols.

Chemical
Chemical | 06 October 2020

Centre to release GST compensation cess of Rs 20,000 crore to states says Sitharaman

Indian Govt is releasing compensation of Rs. 20,000 crore to States today towards loss of revenue during 2020-21 and an amount of about Rs. 25,000 crore towards IGST of 2017-18 by next week.

Chemical
Chemical | 06 October 2020

Total announces acquisition of largest electric vehicle charging network in London

Total has acquired Blue Point London from the Bolloré Group and the transaction is expected to closed by the end of the year.

Chemical
Chemical | 06 October 2020

Syngenta acquires Italy-based biologicals company

This acquisition is fully in-line with Syngenta Crop Protection’s strategy to provide growers with additional complementary choices of products and technologies in order to effectively and sustainably care for their crops by managing resistance, enhancing soil health, reducing residues in crops, and addressing consumer demands.

Chemical
Chemical | 06 October 2020

GSFC to start calcium nitrate manufacturing

The company is planning to commence the production with initial capacity of approximately 10,000 MTPA, expandable up to 15,000 MTPA.

Chemical
Chemical | 05 October 2020

ADM, Spiber to collaborate on producing biobased polymers in U.S.

The Brewed Protein polymers will be produced by ADM in the U.S. using plant-based dextrose as a feedstock, and then shipped to Spiber downstream facilities, where they will be processed into primarily fibers for use in a variety of applications such as apparel, lightweight auto parts, high-performance foams.

Chemical
Chemical | 05 October 2020

Vinati Organics Ltd forms new subsidiary

The new subsidiary has been formed on 5th Oct 2020 with 99% shareholding by parent company, Vinati Organics Ltd.

Chemical
Chemical | 05 October 2020

Adani Ports completes acquisition of Krishnapatnam Port

Total deal amount is Rs. 12,000 crore and the acquisition will result in APSEZ having a controlling stake of 75% in KPCL from the CVR Group and other investors.

Chemical
Chemical | 05 October 2020

Lower gas prices in India to benefit urea producers says ICRA

With low gas prices, the production benchmarked to the International Parity Pricing will also remain competitive against imports and the profitability on the same is also expected to remain healthy.

Chemical
Chemical | 05 October 2020

SABIC, Fibertex to use recycled plastics in nonwovens for hygiene sector

SABIC, Fibertex to use recycled plastics in nonwovens for hygiene sector.

Chemical
Chemical | 03 October 2020

Department of Fertilizers ranked second in Niti Aayog's data preparedness survey

The survey was initiated with the objective of assessing data preparedness of ministries/departments on a standardized framework to drive healthy competition among them and promote cooperative peer learning from best practices.

Chemical
Chemical | 03 October 2020

Mitsubishi Chemical completes purchase of Gelest

The acquisition has been closed based on clearing of all regulatory approvals.

Chemical
Chemical | 03 October 2020

SK Capital closes acquisition of Baker Hughes specialty polymers business

The business has been renamed as NuCera Solutions with new CEO & CFO on board.

Chemical
Chemical | 02 October 2020

DSM completes acquisition of Erber Group

The acquisition of Erber Group’s Biomin further strengthens DSM’s expertise and reputation as a leading provider of animal health and nutrition solutions for farm productivity and sustainability, with an emphasis on emissions reduction, feed consumption efficiency, and better use of water and land.

Chemical
Chemical | 02 October 2020

TPG to invest Rs. 1,837.5 Cr in Reliance Retail

This marks the second investment by TPG in a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, following a Rs. 4,546.8 crore investment in Jio Platforms announced earlier this year.

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