Opinion
Opinion | 12 November 2026

From compliance to performance: Rethinking emissions monitoring in refineries and petrochemical plants

Refineries and petrochemical plants exercising data monitoring along with connected, real-time usage, can show significant Global Evaluation Initiative (GEI) improvements

Chemical
Chemical | 12 November 2026

WeylChem Bilbao eyes expansion of sulphur-melting capacity

This move demonstrates ICIG's strong confidence in the European sulphur value chain

General
General | 12 November 2026

Balrampur Chini Q2 profit surges 82%

For the first half of FY27, consolidated revenue increased 9.3% to Rs 3,513.07 crore

General
General | 12 November 2026

Dharmaj Crop Guard holds H1 revenue steady at Rs 717 crore despite weak monsoon

Profit after tax (PAT) increased 3% year-on-year to Rs 51.3 crore, while EBITDA margin remained broadly stable at 11.4%

Policy
Policy | 12 November 2026

India’s chemicals & petrochemicals sector eyes massive expansion by 2040 amid manufacturing push

Production of major chemicals and petrochemicals rose from 45,638 thousand metric tonnes (MT) in 2015–16 to 58,617 thousand MT in 2024–25

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 12 November 2026

India nod to Rs. 62,370 crore fertiliser subsidy for Rabi 2026-27, raises outlay by Rs 24,418 Cr

The proposed allocation is significantly higher than the Rs 37,952.29 crore budgetary requirement for Rabi 2025-26

Regulatory
Regulatory | 12 November 2026

India bans lithium-ion battery black mass exports to secure critical minerals

Black Mass, a powdery material generated by shredding end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and battery manufacturing waste, contains recoverable quantities of critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel and manganese

Regulatory
Regulatory | 12 November 2026

AkzoNobel & Axalta eye CMA concerns as merger faces UK competition scrutiny

Companies propose divesting AkzoNobel’s European vehicle refinish coatings business to address competition concerns; merger completion targeted for early 2027

Sustainability
Sustainability | 11 November 2026

BASF to switch European polyisobutene production entirely to renewable power from 2027

The transition will cover BASF’s eligible Oppanol B and Glissopal portfolios

General
General | 11 November 2026

Vishnu Chemicals’ Q2 EBITDA jumps 10% as H1 profit climbs 15.5%

The speciality chemicals manufacturer reported operating revenue of Rs 429.5 crore for Q2FY27

General
General | 11 November 2026

Henkel’s Consumer Brands business posts 4.8% organic sales growth in Q3 2026 hitting €2.64 billion

Organic sales increased by a strong 4.8 percent during the quarter

R&D
R&D | 11 November 2026

BASF and Nox Bellcow join forces to drive next-gen personal care innovation

Innovation in personal care increasingly depends on the ability to connect scientific expertise with evolving consumer expectations

Semiconductor
Semiconductor | 11 November 2026

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to expand Thailand production capacity

As semiconductor packaging demand surges

Chemical
Chemical | 11 November 2026

Afton Chemical breaks ground on new additive plant in India

New investment strengthens supply resilience and supports growing customer demand across the globe

General
General | 11 November 2026

Biotalys clears major production hurdle for next-generation biofungicide EVOCA NG

The campaign marks a significant manufacturing breakthrough for Biotalys

M&A
M&A | 11 November 2026

MAIRE’s Nextchem to acquire Metso’s metals & chemicals tech biz in €40 million deal

The acquisition will significantly strengthen Nextchem’s technological capabilities in mineral processing, inorganic chemistry and the treatment of critical and strategic raw materials

R&D
R&D | 11 November 2026

IMCD to showcase 3 sustainable polymer innovations for medical devices at COMPAMED 2026

The first is ISCC PLUS-certified medical-grade ABS, a pre-coloured material containing certified recycled content allocated through mass balance

EPC
EPC | 11 November 2026

Technip Energies named project management partner for Mexico’s massive ultra-low-carbon methanol project

Once operational, Pacifico Mexinol is expected to produce approximately 350,000 metric tons of renewable fuel of non-biological origin

Recycling
Recycling | 11 November 2026

Indorama Ventures puts PET recycling in spotlight as global regulations reshape packaging industry

The global sustainable chemical company is showcasing its PET recycling capabilities

General
General | 10 November 2026

Amines & Plasticizers posts 35% jump in Q2 net profit to Rs 8.33 Cr

Consolidated revenue for Q2FY27 climbed 13% YoY to Rs 149.84 crore

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