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Digitization
Digitization | 21 August 2025

Hexaware, upGrad launch Agentic AI Academy to power Phase 2 of AI workforce transformation

A deep-skilling initiative to advance Hexaware’s agentic AI capabilities

R&D
R&D | 21 August 2025

Arkema employees honored by ACS for Kynar PVDF innovation in batteries

Kynar HSV 900 PVDF has demonstrated exceptional versatility, gaining widespread commercial adoption alongside a broad range of cathode active materials

General
General | 21 August 2025

Siegfried on track to deliver profitable growth

Net sales of CHF 619.5 million (prior year CHF 619.9 million), an increase of 1.6% in local currencies (-0.1% in CHF)

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 21 August 2025

Sungrow unveils hydrogen technology Lab in Germany

The lab is designed as a state-of-the-art, safety-first facility, fully compliant with German regulations

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 20 August 2025

India aims to capture nearly 10% of global green hydrogen demand: Minister Shripad Naik

We want to make India not only a major producer but also a global hub for green hydrogen export

Energy
Energy | 20 August 2025

IndianOil and Air India sign MoU for supply of SAF

The signing of this MoU with Air India represents a strategic step in India's transition to sustainable aviation

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 20 August 2025

VOC Port handles record 2.46 lakh tonnes of rock phosphate during April – July 2025

The Port has developed strong infrastructure to ensure the smooth handling of rock phosphate and other bulk cargoes with high efficiency

People
People | 20 August 2025

Multiple honours for Padma Shri Professor G.D. Yadav

Prof. G. D. Yadav appointed to key national leadership roles, honoured with prestigious award

Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS)
Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS) | 20 August 2025

BlackRock’s GIP acquires 49.99% stake In Eni CCUS Holding

The company has the right to acquire the 50% held by Eni of Ravenna CCS project in Italy

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 20 August 2025

ChemConnect 2025: Inaugural Session to focus on "Building a Resilient Chemical Supply Chain amid Global Disruptions"

Speakers are: Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice Chancellor, Somaiya Vidyavihar University; Susanta Kumar Purohit, Chairperson, V O Chidambaranar Port Authority; Arun R. Salvi, Head - Supply Chain, Petchem, Reliance Industries Ltd.; Atul Kharate, Chief Operating Officer, IndianOil Adani Ventures Ltd.; and P. V. Srikanth, Regional Procurement Head South Asia, Archroma

Sustainability
Sustainability | 20 August 2025

ChemConnect 2025: Session on sustainability in chemical logistics to highlight green supply chain

Speakers are: Rajnish Khandelwal, CEO - Marine Services, J.M. Baxi & Co.; Prakash Wagh, Global Product Stewardship, Technology & Sustainability, Clariant India Ltd.; Ravindra Gadre, Chief Procurement Officer & SCM, Apcotex Industries Ltd.; Pratyush S. Kadam, Head - Procurement & Logistics, Evonik India; and Ashish Kulkarni, Partner, Boston Consulting Group

Digitization
Digitization | 20 August 2025

ChemConnect 2025: Session on "Digital Transformation in Chemical Supply Chains: Challenges & Opportunities"

Speakers are: Ravikumar Nair, Sr. Vice President - Logistics, Head SCM Operations - Petrochemical Business, Reliance Industries Ltd.; Susheel Mittal, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Laxmi Organic Industries; Sumanto Bhandari, President & Chief Procurement Officer, Finolex Industries; and Devarajan Iyengar, Global Procurement Strategy Manager & Head – India Procurement, BASF Chemetall

Regulatory
Regulatory | 20 August 2025

ChemConnect 2025: Session on "Navigating Regulatory Complexity in Global Chemical Logistics"

Speakers are: Anant Pant, Director Supply Chain - India, Middle East and Africa, The Lubrizol Corporation; Sanjiva Kumar Rayavarapu, Head - Supply Chain, Godrej Industries Limited (Chemicals); Shanker Kuppuswamy, Former CEO, Nicer Globe; Pradeep Nair, Head - Logistics & Exim, Huntsman Solutions India; and Abhishek P. Rao, Founder, CSRLSC & Advisor to Chairman, RSA Global

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 20 August 2025

ChemConnect 2025: Session on "Future of Ports, Terminals, and Warehousing for the Chemical Sector"

Speakers are: Mahendra Shelke, Head - Logistics, Region India, LANXESS India; Vishal Sharma, Regional Supply Chain Manager - ISC, SEA & China, Indorama Ventures Oxides ANK, Haresh Lalwani, Managing Director, Sun Logistics; V. Raju, Chief Operation Officer, i3plIndia; and Udeep Agarwal, Principal, Kearney

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 20 August 2025

ChemConnect 2025: Session on "Emerging Markets and Global Trade Shifts: Implications for Chemical Supply Chains"

Speakers are: Koshal Bisen, Head - Growth Office, Indofil Industries Ltd.; Ajay Singh, Vice President - Supply Chain Management, Hindustan Platinum; Vineet Kumar, Head – Supply Chain Excellence, DFPCL; Mitesh Gangar, Vice President & Head - Business & Supply Chain (Commercial), Aarti Industries; and Rahul Tikoo, CEO and Managing Director, Optime

General
General | 20 August 2025

Polymer Factory secures patent protection for spheriCal in multiple European countries

SpheriCal is a unique calibration technology designed to deliver higher precision and reliability in mass spectrometry and chromatography applications

General
General | 20 August 2025

Bonatti to develop critical infrastructure for Transition Industries on Pacifico Mexinol

Bonatti will execute the detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup of port upgrades and jetty facilities at the Terminal Transoceánica de Topolobampo, ensuring safe and efficient methanol export operations

Digitization
Digitization | 20 August 2025

Government launches Digital Agriculture Mission to transform Indian farming

The Farmers Registry provides vital data on demographics, landholdings, and crops, enabling digital authentication for availing benefits such as credit, insurance, and procurement

Chemical
Chemical | 20 August 2025

Godrej Agrovet launches new herbicide ‘Ashitaka’ for maize crops

When applied at the 2 - 4 weed leaf stage, Ashitaka offers effective weed control

Opinion
Opinion | 19 August 2025

Powering Progress: Evolving landscape of EVs, semiconductors & battery chemicals

India’s electric vehicle sector is gaining momentum amidst growing consumer interest yet with challenges in infrastructure, affordability, and supply chains

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