NextGen 2022 : Petrochemicals: Speeding up Investment

NextGen 2022 : Petrochemicals: Speeding up Investment

NextGen 2022 : Petrochemicals: Speeding up Investment

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

Univar Solutions announces leadership shake-up as Jukes moves to Executive Chair

Univar Solutions announces leadership shake-up as Jukes moves to Executive Chair

Chintan Gosaliya appointed CEO (Designate) - Overseas Chemicals at Aditya Birla Chemicals Thailand

Chintan Gosaliya appointed CEO (Designate) - Overseas Chemicals at Aditya Birla Chemicals Thailand

Covestro names Klaus Frohlich CFO, sets October 2026 leadership transition

Covestro names Klaus Frohlich CFO, sets October 2026 leadership transition

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

Privi Speciality Chemicals FY26 PAT jumps 75% to Rs. 327 Cr

Privi Speciality Chemicals FY26 PAT jumps 75% to Rs. 327 Cr

Nippon Paint bets big on experiential retail in India

Nippon Paint bets big on experiential retail in India

SK Minerals & Additives ramps up capacity with major Khanna expansion in Punjab

SK Minerals & Additives ramps up capacity with major Khanna expansion in Punjab

Petrochemical

Aramco posts $33.6 bn Q1 profit as geopolitical turmoil tests global energy markets

Aramco posts $33.6 bn Q1 profit as geopolitical turmoil tests global energy markets

Borouge powers ahead with $400m Borouge 4 growth drive

Borouge powers ahead with $400m Borouge 4 growth drive

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

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

IBM and Aramco forge AI alliance to drive industrial transformation across Saudi Arabia

IBM and Aramco forge AI alliance to drive industrial transformation across Saudi Arabia

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

Upcoming Events

May 15, 2026 Gujarat Chem & Petchem Conference 2026

June 11, 2026 Connected Process Development through a Unified Digital Platform: Materials, Data, and Actionable Insights

July 09, 2026 NextGen Chemicals & Petrochemicals Summit 2026

Latest Stories

Privi Speciality Chemicals FY26 PAT jumps 75% to Rs. 327 Cr

Graphite India increases stake in GrafTech International

AdvanSix reports higher sales but slips to Q1 loss as costs bite & margins narrow

Nutrien posts steady Q1 2026 results with fertilizer markets tightening & volumes surging

Ingevity clocks solid Q1 2026 results

Univar Solutions announces leadership shake-up as Jukes moves to Executive Chair

India’s tech revolution takes centre stage as ICC Convention maps AI & infra future

Advance Agrolife posts explosive Q4 FY26 profit surge as PAT jumps 422%

HB Fuller bets big on aerospace with new manufacturing hub

Eurofragance targets emotions market with immersive fragrance showcase at BeautyIstanbul

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