Policy
Policy | 20 January 2026

Trump moves to curb critical minerals imports, citing national security threat

As of 2024, the country was 100 percent net-import dependent for 12 critical minerals and at least 50 percent reliant for another 29

R&D
R&D | 20 January 2026

Max Planck scientists turn biomass into future chemicals, bypassing petroleum

The breakthrough relies on a process called photohydrolysis

Energy
Energy | 20 January 2026

Zhangzhou Nuclear Plant’s Unit 2 goes online in China

The project uses Hualong One, China’s independently developed third-generation pressurized water reactor technology with full intellectual property rights

Digitization
Digitization | 20 January 2026

EVE Energy becomes world’s first lighthouse factory in cylindrical battery sector

The recognition, a hallmark of global excellence in smart and digital manufacturing, highlights EVE Energy’s leadership in end-to-end smart transformation, powered by 40+ deployed digital solutions

General
General | 20 January 2026

Asia’s largest petrochem conference returns to Japan in 2026

APIC will bring together over 1,500 participants from more than 40 countries

Digitization
Digitization | 20 January 2026

Mitsui Chemicals digitizes supply chain with new proprietary procurement platform

Integrating automatic disaster detection and supplier evaluation to enhance supply chain risk management

R&D
R&D | 20 January 2026

MANE acquires ChemoSensoryx Biosciences to accelerate flavor and fragrance innovation

This strategic acquisition will enable MANE to deepen its scientific understanding of how smells, tastes, and sensations such as freshness or spiciness are perceived

Chemical
Chemical | 20 January 2026

Deepak Chem Tech commissions new Dahej plant

This new plant in Gujarat is a key part of Deepak Nitrite's strategy

Digitization
Digitization | 20 January 2026

ICN organises webinar on "Catalysts for Change: A Digital Revolution for India’s Chemical Industry" on Jan 21

Speakers are: Jagdish Pranami, Associate Vice President, SRF; Abhiram Alurkar, Sr. General Manager, Digital Manufacturing & Supply Chain, DFPCL; Ramesh Dham, Sr. General Manager, Digital & IT, Coromandel International; Naveen Kumar, Vice President - Business Development, AVEVA; Anand Mantri, Senior Principal, Kearney; and Pravin Prashant, Executive Editor, Indian Chemical News

General
General | 20 January 2026

Covestro named Top Employer in China for eighth straight year

The certification highlights Covestro’s continued focus on building a high-performing, inclusive and engaging work environment

General
General | 20 January 2026

PPG makes bold debut at Guangzhou Design Week, showcasing next-generation coatings

MASTER’S MARK took center stage with the reveal of its refreshed brand identity and the launch of MASTER’S MARK BALLARD Flat Interior Paint

General
General | 19 January 2026

Linde India signs MoUs to set up project in Odisha

These projects will help Odisha to become a value-added manufacturing and port-led industrialization hub

General
General | 19 January 2026

INOXAP to set up 2x1, 300 TPD ASUs in Odisha

The MoU was signed in the presence of the Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Industry Minister Sampad Charan Swain and INOXAP Managing Director Siddharth Jain

Ammonia
Ammonia | 18 January 2026

Andhra CM Naidu breaks ground for AM Green’s green ammonia project in Kakinada

AM Green will also invest an additional Rs. 2,000 crore to deploy 2-GW alkaline electrolyzers at the Kakinada site

General
General | 18 January 2026

Rossari Biotech reports Q3 FY26 consolidated profit at Rs. 32.77 Cr

The company has posted net profit of Rs. 103.24 crore for the 9 months period ended December 31, 2025

General
General | 18 January 2026

Mangalam Worldwide Q3 FY26 PAT up 75% YoY to Rs. 14.03 Cr

Total income of the company stood at Rs. 350.56 crore in Q3 FY26

People
People | 18 January 2026

Grasim Industries appoints Sachin Sahay as CEO of Birla Opus Paints

He has bring over 30 years of leadership experience in sales & marketing across entrepreneurial roles and multi-geography assignments in India

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 18 January 2026

EIL bags US $350 million PMC contract from Dangote Group

The proposed expansion to 1.4 million barrels per day is a project of global significance and will stand among the largest refinery complexes at a single location

Opinion
Opinion | 18 January 2026

EU’s call to slow down the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

A key concern is that adherence to CBAM standards elevates ammonia prices within Europe, directly affecting farmers who depend on affordable fertilizers for crop production

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 17 January 2026

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to conduct three city roadshow from Jan 19-23

The roadshow will include visits to Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, and a site visit to Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh

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