Policy
Policy | 20 September 2026

AI & track-and-trace key to tackling counterfeit pesticides: CIB&RC Secy

Chand said technology could play a critical role in strengthening scientific and responsible crop protection practices at the farm level.

Semiconductor
Semiconductor | 20 September 2026

Fujifilm partners with Tata Electronics to invest Rs. 800 crore in Gujarat’s Dholera semiconductor materials plant

The partnership aims to reduce India’s dependence on imported semiconductor materials by localising the development and manufacture of critical high-purity chemicals used in chip fabrication

General
General | 20 September 2026

dsm-firmenich expands Indonesia footprint with Jakarta office & Karawang upgrade

The new Jakarta office brings together teams from dsm-firmenich’s three business units — Taste, Texture & Health; Perfumery & Beauty; and Health, Nutrition & Care — under one roof

Energy
Energy | 20 September 2026

ADIPEC 2026 to drive investment in resilient & AI-enabled energy systems

ADIPEC 2026 will focus on what the next energy system needs most: growth, reliability, intelligence and delivery

M&A
M&A | 20 September 2026

Symrise completes acquisition of Floral Concept creating new Naturals cluster in Grasse

The acquisition brings Floral Concept’s sourcing relationships, technical expertise and natural raw material capabilities into Symrise’s global fragrance platform

R&D
R&D | 20 September 2026

Croda opens global biotech R&D centre in UK

The new centre is also expected to strengthen links between Croda, universities, industry and government

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 20 September 2026

OXEA taps Uber Freight to overhaul global logistics operations

The move comes as OXEA faces rising customer expectations and a more complex international logistics operation

People
People | 20 September 2026

ADAMA names new CEO and CFO in leadership reshuffle

Hao will take over as President and CEO on November 1, 2026, succeeding Gaël Hili. Leibowitz will become CFO on October 1.

Regulatory
Regulatory | 19 September 2026

Arkema files patent infringement lawsuit against HighChem in Japan

Arkema said it intends to continue taking measures, including legal action, to protect its intellectual property rights

Semiconductor
Semiconductor | 19 September 2026

Air Products to invest $250 million in Arizona semiconductor expansion

The deal marks the second semiconductor manufacturing supply win recently announced by Air Products

Technology
Technology | 19 September 2026

Saipem wins carbon capture contract for Ren-Gas’ Tampere e-methane project in Finland

The carbon capture unit will be integrated into Ren-Gas’ planned e-methane production facility in Tampere

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 19 September 2026

Univar Solutions & Dow expand North American cleaning ingredients deal

The agreement is designed to give formulators access to multi-functional ingredients aimed at improving cleaning performance, formulation flexibility and product development

People
People | 19 September 2026

Luis Fernandez-Moreno joins Celanese Board

He currently serves on the boards of Ingevity Corporation

Chemical
Chemical | 19 September 2026

Briefs: Neogen Chemicals, Dhanuka Agritech and Petronet LNG

CARE Ratings reaffirms credit ratings for Dhanuka Agritech

Semiconductor
Semiconductor | 19 September 2026

L&T Semiconductor Technologies unveils 40 products at SEMICON 2026

The portfolio also addresses the growing need for indigenous compute and connectivity capabilities

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 19 September 2026

India’s clean energy push enters decisive phase as industry leaders gather in New Delhi

How can India build clean energy projects that are bankable, scalable and competitive in global markets?

Battery
Battery | 19 September 2026

Advait Group seals 1 GWh cell supply deal with Hithium as it scales 2.5 GWh BESS facility

Hithium will supply its 314 Ah LFP prismatic cells

Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS)
Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS) | 19 September 2026

Europe urged to build CO2 market to protect industry and accelerate climate goal

The push comes as the EU targets at least 50 million tonnes of CO₂ injection capacity by 2030

General
General | 19 September 2026

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics launches KanuFresh to bridge deodorant and sweat-control gap

KanuFresh uses a multi-action mechanism to help keep skin visibly dry, fresh and comfortable

People
People | 19 September 2026

Manoj Kumar Sharma assumes charge as Director (Projects) of GAIL (India)

Sharma brings over three decades of experience across the hydrocarbon infrastructure value chain

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