NextGen 2021: Young Turks discuss their priorities

Speakers are: Kaushal Soparkar, MD, Meghmani Finechem Ltd.; Meghav Mehta, Director, Deepak Phenolics Ltd.; Ankit Patel, ED, Bodal Chemicals Ltd.; Mirik Gogri, Head – Corporate Strategy, Aarti Industries Ltd; Abhiraj Choksey, MD, Apcotex Industries Ltd.; and Pravin Prashant, Editor, Indian Chemical News.

Speakers are: Kaushal Soparkar, MD, Meghmani Finechem Ltd.; Meghav Mehta, Director, Deepak Phenolics Ltd.; Ankit Patel, ED, Bodal Chemicals Ltd.; Mirik Gogri, Head – Corporate Strategy, Aarti Industries Ltd; Abhiraj Choksey, MD, Apcotex Industries Ltd.; and Pravin Prashant, Editor, Indian Chemical News.

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Interviews

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Actively planning to expand our operations beyond India: Ashish Parikh, Business Head, Shiva Engineering Services

Aiming to

Aiming to become largest manufacturer of Epichlorohydrin in India and CPVC Resin in the world by FY27: Maulik Patel, Chairman & Managing Director, Epigral

Exploring

Exploring strategic acquisitions and partnerships to expand product offerings and market reach: Dr R G Agarwal, Chairman Emeritus, Dhanuka Agritech

People

Ravi Annavarapu of FMC joins Calibre Chemicals as CEO

Ravi Annavarapu of FMC joins Calibre Chemicals as CEO

BASF extends appointments of two board members

BASF extends appointments of two board members

bp appoints Albert Manifold as Chair

bp appoints Albert Manifold as Chair

Startups

Sasol to supply next-gen catalysts for INERATEC’s e-SAF

Sasol to supply next-gen catalysts for INERATEC’s e-SAF

Commerce Minister Goyal to inaugurate Startup Mahakumbh today

Commerce Minister Goyal to inaugurate Startup Mahakumbh today

GAIL invites fresh round of proposals for equity investment in startups

GAIL invites fresh round of proposals for equity investment in startups

Chemical

TGV SRAAC selects thyssenkrupp nucera for caustic soda expansion project

TGV SRAAC selects thyssenkrupp nucera for caustic soda expansion project

BASF secures butane supply from AltaGas for APAC crackers

BASF secures butane supply from AltaGas for APAC crackers

SRF Q1 FY26 PAT jumps 71% to Rs. 432 Cr

SRF Q1 FY26 PAT jumps 71% to Rs. 432 Cr

Petrochemical

Reliance Industries reports Q1 FY26 consolidated PAT at Rs. 26,994 Cr

Reliance Industries reports Q1 FY26 consolidated PAT at Rs. 26,994 Cr

Manali Petrochemicals inaugurates expanded propylene glycol plant

Manali Petrochemicals inaugurates expanded propylene glycol plant

Asian Energy Services secures Rs. 46 crores contract from Sun Petrochemicals

Asian Energy Services secures Rs. 46 crores contract from Sun Petrochemicals

Energy

Air Liquide to invest € 250 million+ to support semiconductor industry

Air Liquide to invest € 250 million+ to support semiconductor industry

Linde announces investment to expand US gas facilities for commercial space sector

Linde announces investment to expand US gas facilities for commercial space sector

BASF sings 10-year natural gas supply agreement with Equinor

BASF sings 10-year natural gas supply agreement with Equinor

Digitization

Modular, software-defined automation is the foundation of the future-ready chemical plant

Modular, software-defined automation is the foundation of the future-ready chemical plant

ExxonMobil: Powering the AI revolution with reliable energy

ExxonMobil: Powering the AI revolution with reliable energy

Digitate and Tata Chemicals collaborate on spend solutions to power enterprise-grade procurement

Digitate and Tata Chemicals collaborate on spend solutions to power enterprise-grade procurement

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PM Modi to inaugurate North Cargo Berth-III of V.O. Chidambaranar Port on July 26

TGV SRAAC selects thyssenkrupp nucera for caustic soda expansion project

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Borealis Compounds achieves ISCC PLUS certification

Modular, software-defined automation is the foundation of the future-ready chemical plant

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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

The end game in European chemicals accelerates – Are we there yet?: Richard Carter, Industry Expert & Independent Advisor

The end game in European chemicals accelerates – Are we there yet?: Richard Carter, Industry Expert & Independent Advisor

Combating corrosion in chemicals - Fluoropolymer-lined equipment solutions: Prashant Patil, Managing Director, Resistotech Industries

Combating corrosion in chemicals - Fluoropolymer-lined equipment solutions: Prashant Patil, Managing Director, Resistotech Industries

Interviews

Actively planning to expand our operations beyond India: Ashish Parikh, Business Head, Shiva Engineering Services

Actively planning to expand our operations beyond India: Ashish Parikh, Business Head, Shiva Engineering Services

Ashish Parikh Business Head, Shiva Engineering Services

Aiming to become largest manufacturer of Epichlorohydrin in India and CPVC Resin in the world by FY27: Maulik Patel, Chairman & Managing Director, Epigral

Aiming to become largest manufacturer of Epichlorohydrin in India and CPVC Resin in the world by FY27: Maulik Patel, Chairman & Managing Director, Epigral

Maulik Patel Chairman & Managing Director, Epigral

Exploring strategic acquisitions and partnerships to expand product offerings and market reach: Dr R G Agarwal, Chairman Emeritus, Dhanuka Agritech

Exploring strategic acquisitions and partnerships to expand product offerings and market reach: Dr R G Agarwal, Chairman Emeritus, Dhanuka Agritech

Dr R G Agarwal Chairman Emeritus, Dhanuka Agritech

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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