Digital Transformation is a key priority area for us, says R. S. Jalan, GHCL

In a fireside chat with Indian Chemical News (ICN), R. S. Jalan talks about GHCL's journey, Capex investment, new plant focus, digital transformation projects and future direction.

Interviews

Targeting

Targeting stronger top and bottom line growth for 2026: C. Rajarathinam, President - Marketing, Pon Pure Chemicals

Deepening

Deepening our footprint in beauty, color cosmetics, and home care: Jashan Bhumkar, Director, Soujanya Group

Expanding

Expanding our capacities to target 2X revenue in next 3 years: Ishan Raveshia, Managing Director, VOXCO Pigments and Chemicals

People

SK Capital names Jason Grapski as MD to supercharge portfolio performance strategy

SK Capital names Jason Grapski as MD to supercharge portfolio performance strategy

Praveer K Srivastava takes over as MD of Mahanagar Gas

Praveer K Srivastava takes over as MD of Mahanagar Gas

IMCD appoints Angelique Kruif as Global People Director

IMCD appoints Angelique Kruif as Global People Director

Startups

Rubi raises $7.5M as carbon-to-materials tech hits $60M in deals

Rubi raises $7.5M as carbon-to-materials tech hits $60M in deals

Bengaluru startups score Rs 27 crore boost in deeptech manufacturing push

Bengaluru startups score Rs 27 crore boost in deeptech manufacturing push

India relaxes rules to boost deep-tech startups

India relaxes rules to boost deep-tech startups

Chemical

Tata Chemicals hit by pricing pressure

Tata Chemicals hit by pricing pressure

Turpaz Industries acquires Phoenix Flavors & Fragrances from SK Capital for $95 million

Turpaz Industries acquires Phoenix Flavors & Fragrances from SK Capital for $95 million

Epigral posts record Q4 revenue as profit rebounds sharply

Epigral posts record Q4 revenue as profit rebounds sharply

Petrochemical

OMV posts €1 billion clean operating profit in Q1 2026 despite volatility and supply disruptions

OMV posts €1 billion clean operating profit in Q1 2026 despite volatility and supply disruptions

LyondellBasell sells key European petrochemical assets to AEQUITA

LyondellBasell sells key European petrochemical assets to AEQUITA

GC and SCGC sign MoU to explore major petrochemical joint venture in Thailand

GC and SCGC sign MoU to explore major petrochemical joint venture in Thailand

Energy

Linde posts strong Q1 2026 growth as earnings, margins and cash flow climb

Linde posts strong Q1 2026 growth as earnings, margins and cash flow climb

GSPC Group restructuring takes effect

GSPC Group restructuring takes effect

Air Products wins massive Samsung deal for new Pyeongtaek chip fab

Air Products wins massive Samsung deal for new Pyeongtaek chip fab

Digitization

Covestro deepens robotics push with dual China deals in smart logistics & automation

Covestro deepens robotics push with dual China deals in smart logistics & automation

Solvay scales industrial IoT push with IMI to deploy 9,000 smart sensors across global plants by 2027

Solvay scales industrial IoT push with IMI to deploy 9,000 smart sensors across global plants by 2027

Emerson and OPSWAT strike global cybersecurity deal to fortify power and water infra

Emerson and OPSWAT strike global cybersecurity deal to fortify power and water infra

Upcoming Events

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Latest Stories

OMV posts €1 billion clean operating profit in Q1 2026 despite volatility and supply disruptions

Exide powers robust revenue & announces 200% dividend

Chemspec Europe set to ignite Cologne with wave of chemical innovation and 455 exhibitors

Turpaz Industries acquires Phoenix Flavors & Fragrances from SK Capital for $95 million

Westlake Epoxy's Deer Park facility earns ISCC PLUS sustainability certification

UPM and BASF team up to push recyclable fiber-based packaging forward

IMCD opens major technical centre in Istanbul to boost regional innovation

BASF powers rail safety drive with fire-resistant plastics that meet tough EU standards

Tata Chemicals hit by pricing pressure

Celanese and SharpCell Oy partner to integrate carbon capture into airlaid nonwovens

Report

Digital Transformation In The Lab Delivering Efficiency & Sustainability

Digital Transformation In The Lab Delivering Efficiency & Sustainability

Role of Agilent Technologies to Serve Indian Chemical Market

Role of Agilent Technologies to Serve Indian Chemical Market

Opinion

Catalysts for Change - A blueprint for India’s chemical sector: Tarun Singh, VP Sales & India Market Leader, AVEVA

Catalysts for Change - A blueprint for India’s chemical sector: Tarun Singh, VP Sales & India Market Leader, AVEVA

Process audit of chemical plants for sustainability and optimized operations: MP Sukumaran Nair, Director, Centre for Green Technology & Management

Process audit of chemical plants for sustainability and optimized operations: MP Sukumaran Nair, Director, Centre for Green Technology & Management

Interviews

Targeting stronger top and bottom line growth for 2026: C. Rajarathinam, President - Marketing, Pon Pure Chemicals

Targeting stronger top and bottom line growth for 2026: C. Rajarathinam, President - Marketing, Pon Pure Chemicals

Deepening our footprint in beauty, color cosmetics, and home care: Jashan Bhumkar, Director, Soujanya Group

Deepening our footprint in beauty, color cosmetics, and home care: Jashan Bhumkar, Director, Soujanya Group

Expanding our capacities to target 2X revenue in next 3 years: Ishan Raveshia, Managing Director, VOXCO Pigments and Chemicals

Expanding our capacities to target 2X revenue in next 3 years: Ishan Raveshia, Managing Director, VOXCO Pigments and Chemicals

Videos

NextGen Summit 2024: Inviting Investment to achieve US $2 Trillion Chemical Economy by 2047

NextGen Summit 2024: Inviting Investment to achieve US $2 Trillion Chemical Economy by 2047

NextGen Summit 2024: NextGen Leaders' Role in Making India a Global Manufacturing Hub

NextGen Summit 2024: NextGen Leaders' Role in Making India a Global Manufacturing Hub

NextGen Summit 2024: Distribution Strategies for Fuelling Industry Growth

NextGen Summit 2024: Distribution Strategies for Fuelling Industry Growth