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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

PM Modi lays foundation stone for Rs. 5,514 crore polypropylene project at BPCL Kochi Refinery

The project will establish a 400 KTPA polypropylene unit along with associated facilities for the production of six grades of homopolymer polypropylene

America First Refining secures 20-year deal to build first new US refinery in 50 years

Transaction represents largest energy deal in US History

Henkel posts solid 2025 results amid global uncertainty

Henkel’s 2025 group sales totaled €20,495 million, down 5.1% year-on-year in nominal terms

WACKER posts €805M loss, scraps dividend as chemical sector struggles

The losses were driven by restructuring charges tied to the company’s sweeping cost-cutting initiative

Elkem unveils major restructuring, targets NOK 1.9 billion in savings

The overhaul follows Elkem’s announcement on 13 February 2026 that it had agreed to sell a majority of its Silicones division to Bluestar

ADAMA launches Ateka insecticide to tackle tough sucking pests

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

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

Certis Belchim and Elicit Plant join forces to launch climate-resilient potato solution

The alliance merges Elicit Plant’s advanced R&D capabilities with Certis Belchim’s stronghold in innovative crop solutions

Clariant, Borealis, and SINTEF validate advanced pyrolysis oil upgrading for circular plastics

By completing the entire hydrotreating process in one reactor rather than the multiple units used in alternative approaches, this solution cuts capital requirements and operational complexity substantially

Henkel India and DISH join forces to boost workplace safety and labour code awareness in Kurkumbh MIDC

The event centered on bolstering workplace safety through heightened awareness, comprehensive training, and collective accountability

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

The company announced the debut of PPG Aquacron Waterborne Shop Primers

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