People
People | 21 October 2026

Vipul Organics appoints Tushar Jagtap as President - Sales & Marketing

Jagtap brings over 30 years of extensive experience in sales leadership

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 21 October 2026

JK Maxx Paints enters sustainable market with ‘JK Naturals Aura’

The new range is available in 2000+ shades for environmentally conscious consumers

Sustainability
Sustainability | 21 October 2026

Solvay launches Italian biodiversity project in partnership with IUCN

Expand science-based biodiversity action across industrial operations

Chemical
Chemical | 21 October 2026

Mumbai to host global chemical & petrochemical leaders at India Chem 2026

Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers & Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda will inaugurate the event

Chemical
Chemical | 21 October 2026

Singapore commits S$118 million to turn biological materials into chemicals

The initiative will fund research by institutes of higher learning and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research

Semiconductor
Semiconductor | 21 October 2026

Sumitomo Bakelite expands semiconductor packaging capacity in China & Singapore to meet AI boom

The investment comes as demand for advanced semiconductors used in applications such as generative AI and communications satellites accelerates

Chemical
Chemical | 21 October 2026

Global chemicals industry faces 35-million-ton capacity cut by 2030: Bain

Bain describes the downturn as a structural reset rather than a conventional market slump

Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS)
Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS) | 21 October 2026

Tokyo Gas, Idemitsu Kosan & Mizuho Bank join forces to speed up carbon credit projects

The Japanese government is targeting cumulative international CO2 reduction and removal of 100 million tons by FY2030 and 200 million tons by FY2040

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 21 October 2026

Bhansali Engineering Polymers Q2 net profit jumps 54% to Rs 62.46 crore

The petrochemical manufacturer reported higher revenue and profitability for the quarter ended September 30, 2026

R&D
R&D | 21 October 2026

Aeroflex Industries secures patent for innovative braided hose design technology

Patent marks a key milestone in the company’s R&D push

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 21 October 2026

Port of Antwerp-Bruges container traffic rebounds as Middle East conflict & trade tensions weigh on cargo

Liquid bulk volumes came under renewed pressure from June, with declines in petroleum derivatives, chemicals and LNG

Chemical
Chemical | 21 October 2026

Wevo unveils silicone sealant for AEM electrolysers and flow batteries

Designed for alkaline environments, the two-component material combines chemical resistance, mechanical stability and electrical insulation

General
General | 21 October 2026

Archroma and Prosperity Textile join forces to accelerate denim innovation

For Prosperity Textile, the collaboration builds on 25 years of denim expertise and a manufacturing infrastructure

General
General | 21 October 2026

Toyo Ink India wins IFCA Star Award 2026 for sustainable ink innovations

The award underscores Toyo Ink India’s push to reduce the environmental impact of packaging production through ink technologies

M&A
M&A | 21 October 2026

HEXPOL acquires Turkish TPE compounder Symplast

Symplast offers a diverse product portfolio serving the automotive, construction, consumer goods, and electronics industries

Opinion
Opinion | 20 October 2026

Hydrogen value chain innovation by IndianOil — Transforming energy for a sustainable future: Dr. Umish Srivastva, Executive Director & Rajesh M. Badhe, Chief General Manager, IOCL R&D Centre

IndianOil’s hydrogen strategy is inherently collaborative, involving partnerships with engineering firms, academic institutions, automotive OEMs, and start-ups

Opinion
Opinion | 20 October 2026

Economics of Green Hydrogen: When and how will it be competitive?: Sudeep Maheshwari & Sanchit Makhija, Partner, Kearney

Green hydrogen is still an evolving sector and will require strong, coordinated support across the ecosystem to become competitive at scale in India

General
General | 20 October 2026

SI Group marks 75 Years at Rotterdam Junction chemical manufacturing site

Established in 1951, the facility manufactures alkylphenols and phenolic resins used in a wide range of applications

Sustainability
Sustainability | 20 October 2026

Asahi Kasei secures third-party verification for green acrylonitrile

The audit was conducted by Socotec Certification Japan

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