The Dow Chemical and Mitsui announced the formation of a new joint venture and execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at providing innovative and sustainable product solutions to the global high-performance flexible packaging, hygiene
CRISIL has revised its rating outlook on the long-term bank facilities of Meghmani Organics Ltd (Meghmani) to "˜Stable' from "˜Positive', and has reaffirmed the rating at "˜CRISIL A'. The rating on the company's outstanding short-term bank
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
The Indian Centre for Plastic in the Environment (ICPE) has stressed on the need for evolving rational waste management policies.
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.
The Pesticides Manufacturers' and Formulators Association of India (PMFAI) has highlighted several issues concerning the generic pesticides producers on FAO and WHO specifications.
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.
The Indian Chemical Council (ICC) has suggested inclusion of four items in India's negative list in connection with the FTA with Israel.
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.
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.
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.
The Indian Chemical Council (ICC) wants India to play a more proactive role in decision making process in WTO and the Stockholm Convention.
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
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
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.
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
The Indian Chemical Council (ICC) has requested the Department of Revenue in the Ministry of Finance to exempt it under the service tax category.
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
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
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.
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