By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : January 20, 2026 11:11 am
Speakers are: Jagdish Pranami, Associate Vice President, SRF; Abhiram Alurkar, Sr. General Manager, Digital Manufacturing & Supply Chain, DFPCL; Ramesh Dham, Sr. General Manager, Digital & IT, Coromandel International; Naveen Kumar, Vice President - Business Development, AVEVA; Anand Mantri, Senior Principal, Kearney; and Pravin Prashant, Executive Editor, Indian Chemical News
Indian Chemical News (ICN), a definitive digital hub for India's expanding Chemical, Petrochemical, and Allied Sectors, delivers independent news, in-depth analyses, policy updates, leader interviews, and market insights, is organising a webinar on January 21 on "Catalysts for Change: A Digital Revolution for India’s Chemical Industry" from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM.
One can participate in the webinar as delegate by registering on this link (https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/webinar/catalysts-for-change-a-digital-revolution-for-indias-chemical-industry-78)
As global disruption and uncertainty continue to plague the Chemicals industry, India remains almost uniquely positioned to continue its upwards trajectory. To maximise this opportunity, Chemical companies can deploy digital software to help unlock new pathways for growth, drive productivity, and efficiency, and ensure global competitiveness.
The webinar will explore technologies and strategies driving this shift, featuring valuable insights, and real-world use cases from some of India’s foremost chemical companies.
Speakers for the webinar are: Jagdish Pranami, Associate Vice President, SRF; Abhiram Alurkar, Sr. General Manager, Digital Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Deepak Fertilisers And Petrochemicals Ltd. (DFPCL); Ramesh Dham, Sr. General Manager, Digital & IT, Coromandel International; Naveen Kumar, Vice President - Business Development, AVEVA; and Anand Mantri, Senior Principal, Kearney. The moderator for the webinar is Pravin Prashant, Executive Editor, Indian Chemical News.
The webinar will discuss on topics such as: Digital Blueprint of Company/Group with Respect to Connected Chemical Plant; Predictive Models, Condition Monitoring, and Failure Prediction; Streamlining Production Processes through Digital Transformation Technologies; Optimizing Processes with Data Analytics and AI/ML; Tracking ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Goals through Digital Technologies; Training and Skill Development to Leverage Digital Technologies; Driving Predictive Maintenance at Scale; Building Robust Data Infrastructure with AVEVA PI System and AVEVA PI Data Infrastructure; and Adopting an Industrial Intelligence Platform such as CONNECT, a Gamechanger for Chemicals Industry.
Attendees will discover how digital tools are enabling greater collaboration, faster decision-making safer production, and more sustainable practices, positioning India as a future-ready chemical powerhouse. Join us to learn how embracing digital change can catalyze long-term value and resilience across the sector.