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Chemical
Chemical | 19 July 2011

BASF India Q1 net profit rises 8%

BASF India has registered significant growth in sales during the quarter ended June 30, 2011 compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year, with an increase of 54 percent. On a comparable basis (post merger of the three BASF legal entiti

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 15 July 2011

ICPE wants rational waste management policies

The Indian Centre for Plastic in the Environment (ICPE) has stressed on the need for evolving rational waste management policies.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 14 July 2011

NIC proposes innovation initiatives for chemical industry

The National Innovation Council (NIC) has suggested six initiatives derived from India's National Innovation Strategy which can promote innovation and inclusiveness in the chemical industry.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 13 July 2011

PMFAI highlights issues concerning generic pesticides producers

The Pesticides Manufacturers' and Formulators Association of India (PMFAI) has highlighted several issues concerning the generic pesticides producers on FAO and WHO specifications.

| 13 July 2011

Shell : A global perspective from a global benzene and styrene producer

New benzene capacity has come on stream, but only as by-product of other manufacturing processes. In Asia Pacific, new steam crackers and aromatic plans will have added around 4.5 million tonnes of benzene capacity by 2015.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 July 2011

ICC recommends items for India's negative list on Israel FTA

The Indian Chemical Council (ICC) has suggested inclusion of four items in India's negative list in connection with the FTA with Israel.

Chemical
Chemical | 12 July 2011

Control of NPPA over multi-vitamins, mineral tablets reviewed

The Chemicals and Fertilisers Ministry has reviewed the situation arising out of the recent incidents of doping, raising concerns about the composition of various multivitamin drugs being sold in the market.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 11 July 2011

SEZ board extends validity of LoP of Noida company by 6 months

The Board of Approval on Special Economic Zones has given a six-month extension to a request by Plastic Processors & Exporters Private Limited for extension of validity of its LoP plastic processing unit in NSEZ.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 11 July 2011

Demand for fertilisers highest during 2010-11

In good news for the chemical and fertilisers sectors, the demand for major fertilisers in the country is on the rise and was the highest during 2010-11.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 08 July 2011

ICC seeks India's role in decision making in WTO and Stockholm Convention

The Indian Chemical Council (ICC) wants India to play a more proactive role in decision making process in WTO and the Stockholm Convention.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 05 July 2011

AMAI for relook into amendment to anti-dumping rules

The Alkali Manufacturers Association of India (AMAI) has requested to consider whether there is any need for an amendment to the anti-dumping rules. "The government had amended anti-dumping rules through the Union Budget 2010-11 and as a result, the

Chemical
Chemical | 05 July 2011

Berger Paint\'s STD Programme-Rated amount enhanced

CRISIL's ratings on Berger Paints India Ltd's (Berger Paints') short-term debt programme and bank facilities continue to reflect Berger Paints' established position in the decorative paints segment, and market leadership in the protective coa

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 04 July 2011

R K Cogen & Distilleries seeks environmental clearance for new unit in Karnatak

R K Cogen & Distilleries Pvt. Ltd. has approached the Environment Ministry for environment clearance for its proposed sugar plant along with cogeneration power plant and distillery at Madikechilur in Karnataka's Shimoga district.

Chemical
Chemical | 30 June 2011

Details on chemical industry sought ahead of India-Mexico meet

The Department of Commerce has sought information from the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) on issues related to the chemical industry that can be raised at the upcoming meeting of the India-Mexico Bilateral High-Level Group on trade

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 24 June 2011

ICC seeks exemption under service tax category

The Indian Chemical Council (ICC) has requested the Department of Revenue in the Ministry of Finance to exempt it under the service tax category.

Chemical
Chemical | 24 June 2011

Sterling Chemicals to be acquired by Eastman Chemical

Sterling Chemicals announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Eastman Chemical Company will acquire all of the outstanding equity of Sterling Chemicals for $100 million in cash, subject to certain adjustm

Chemical
Chemical | 24 June 2011

Total continues to rationalize its European downstream portfolio

Total has signed a sale and purchase agreement to sell most of its Marketing assets in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man to Rontec Investments LLP, a consortium led by Snax 24, one of the leading independent forecourt operat

Technology
Technology | 24 June 2011

Shell Global Solutions and KBR announce hydroprocessing technology alliance agre

KBR and Shell Global Solutions International today announced the formation of a new alliance in which KBR will market, sell and provide technology and design packages with Shell Global Solutions on hydroprocessing solutions worldwide.

Chemical
Chemical | 23 June 2011

Global chemicals industry positive, with revenue growth expected in 2011: Deloit

A new report from the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) Global Manufacturing Industry group, Compass 2011: Global chemicals sector midyear outlook, indicates that the chemical industry is continuing to recover, with revenue growing at a compoun

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