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.

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Focusing on cost and quality to remain preferred supplier for our valued customers: Sabaleel Nandy, Executive Director & CEO, DCM Shriram Chemicals

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Expect to handle 50 million tonnes of cargo, targeting a 20% overall growth: Susanta Kumar Purohit, Chairperson, V.O.C Port Authority

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Embedded sustainability, innovation, and technology in our long-term strategic vision: Kartik Bharat Ram, Joint Managing Director, SRF

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Arvind Kumar, Director (Refineries) assumes additional charge as Director (Pipelines) at IndianOil

Arvind Kumar, Director (Refineries) assumes additional charge as Director (Pipelines) at IndianOil

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AkzoNobel names Fredrik Westin as CFO

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Commerce Minister Goyal to inaugurate Startup Mahakumbh today

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GAIL invites fresh round of proposals for equity investment in startups

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PETRONAS Futuretech 4.0 seeks innovators to drive the future of energy

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GACL flags of first dispatch of Benzyl Alcohol and Benzaldehyde

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WeylChem forays into advanced materials market

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NextGen Summit 2025: Chemical industry’s strategic pivot to become future-ready and globally competitive

Petrochemical

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SIBUR begins construction of Russia's largest production facility for catalysts for modern materials

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PureCycle raises $300 million to boost growth

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Haldia Petrochemicals completes maintenance turnaround of its complex

Energy

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SOCAR and SEFE ink 10-year gas supply agreement

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GAIL discharges first LNG vessel at the Dabhol LNG Terminal

Oil India commences gas production from Bakhritibba DSF block in Rajasthan

Oil India commences gas production from Bakhritibba DSF block in Rajasthan

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NextGen Summit 2025: Digital transformation gains momentum with Industry 4.0 adoption

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Syensqo achieves certification for its digital PCF method

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GAIL goes live with 'RISE with SAP - S/4HANA on Cloud'

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Digital Transformation In The Lab Delivering Efficiency & Sustainability

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Role of Agilent Technologies to Serve Indian Chemical Market

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Friendshoring chemical production to India - A shift toward localized manufacturing to reduce geopolitical risks: Aashish Kasad, Senior Partner, Ernst & Young LLP and National Leader – Chemicals and Agri sector

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Emerging investment scenario in Indian chemical industry: Mahesh Singhi, Founder & Managing Director, Singhi Advisors

Interviews

Focusing on cost and quality to remain preferred supplier for our valued customers: Sabaleel Nandy, Executive Director & CEO, DCM Shriram Chemicals

Focusing on cost and quality to remain preferred supplier for our valued customers: Sabaleel Nandy, Executive Director & CEO, DCM Shriram Chemicals

Sabaleel Nandy Executive Director & CEO, DCM Shriram Chemicals

Expect to handle 50 million tonnes of cargo, targeting a 20% overall growth: Susanta Kumar Purohit, Chairperson, V.O.C Port Authority

Expect to handle 50 million tonnes of cargo, targeting a 20% overall growth: Susanta Kumar Purohit, Chairperson, V.O.C Port Authority

Susanta Kumar Purohit Chairperson, V.O.C Port Authority

Embedded sustainability, innovation, and technology in our long-term strategic vision: Kartik Bharat Ram, Joint Managing Director, SRF

Embedded sustainability, innovation, and technology in our long-term strategic vision: Kartik Bharat Ram, Joint Managing Director, SRF

Kartik Bharat Ram Joint Managing Director, SRF

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

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

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NextGen Summit 2024: Distribution Strategies for Fuelling Industry Growth