Policy
Policy | 09 March 2026

India notifies green ammonia and green methanol standards to accelerate hydrogen mission

The notification also clarifies the permitted sources of carbon dioxide used in methanol production

Chemical
Chemical | 09 March 2026

Mumbai to host global chemical industry leaders at ICC’s 19th Annual Outlook Conference

This year’s conference will be held under the theme “Shaping a Competitive and Resilient Chemical Industry for India.”

General
General | 09 March 2026

Syensqo secures long-term Boeing deal to drive aerospace growth

Renewed contract covers advanced composite and adhesive solutions for Boeing Commercial and Defense programs

General
General | 09 March 2026

ABB invests $75M in India to boost manufacturing & R&D

Expansion of manufacturing capacity for critical infrastructure, including renewable energy, metro rail, and data centers across five locations

Chemical
Chemical | 09 March 2026

Rubamin and Distil partner to scale zinc derivatives for North American personal care markets

The partnership focuses on supplying Zinc derivatives for sun-care, cosmetics and over the counter (OTC) pharmaceutical applications, ensuring compliance with stringent U.S. FDA and GMP standards

Digitization
Digitization | 09 March 2026

TCS launches Gemini Experience Center in the US to help accelerate AI-powered manufacturing

The seventh TCS GEC integrates Google's Gemini models with TCS's manufacturing expertise

Sustainability
Sustainability | 09 March 2026

Godavari Biorefineries presents integrated bio-manufacturing model at Bio Innovations APAC 2026

Innovation is essential across the entire value chain, spanning from soil and feedstock to finished products and post-consumer stages

Chemical
Chemical | 09 March 2026

Shintech to invest $3.4B to boost PVC and caustic soda production in US

The annual production capacities will be increased by 625,000 tons for ethylene, 500,000 tons for VCM and 310,000 tons for caustic soda

Chemical
Chemical | 09 March 2026

Neogen Chemicals boosts capital base with Rs. 161 crore preferential issue to promoters

Proceeds are earmarked for investment in the subsidiary Neogen Ionics Limited

Chemical
Chemical | 09 March 2026

Coromandel International commences trial production of PA and SA plants at Kakinada

Operations are currently being stabilised and will be progressively ramped up in a phased manner to achieve the rated capacities of 650 TPD for PA and 2,000 TPD for SA

Chemical
Chemical | 09 March 2026

Flourish Paper and Axchem India form JV to boost AKD production to 15,000 TPA

The project will upgrade production machinery, process controls, and laboratory facilities to boost operational efficiency and product consistency

Sustainability
Sustainability | 09 March 2026

BASF launches low-carbon BDO, THF, PolyTHF, and NMP variants to boost sustainability

Minimum 10% PCF reduction compared to the corresponding BASF standard product with unchanged product performance

R&D
R&D | 07 March 2026

IPFT to organise workshop on Biopesticides and Biostimulants on 23rd March at CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad

The workshop aims to bring together scientists, industry professionals, regulatory experts, and stakeholders from the agro-biological sector to deliberate on recent advances and challenges

Technology
Technology | 07 March 2026

thyssenkrupp Uhde tapped for key study on major Canadian green methanol project

Construction is expected to begin in 2028, once all permits are secured, with the plant targeted to start operations in 2031

Policy
Policy | 07 March 2026

EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act could boost decarbonisation, but chemicals sector wants more

But industry leaders warn that key gaps remain — especially in measures designed to stimulate demand for low-carbon products

Paints & Coatings
Paints & Coatings | 07 March 2026

Stahl launches PermUCell worldwide, advancing DMF-free polyurethane technology

PermUCell is positioned as a new solution for performance footwear manufacturers seeking to meet sustainability targets

Technology
Technology | 07 March 2026

Rohm unveils new capstock technology for demanding outdoor applications

Acrylite SunResist is also the first product of its kind under the company's acrylite brand for PMMA materials in the Americas

Battery
Battery | 07 March 2026

LG Chem unveils new battery safety system to combat thermal runaway at InterBattery 2026

LG Chem will showcase a thermal-runaway-delaying engineering plastics technology that forms a dense protective barrier when exposed to flames

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 07 March 2026

Amcor, DCM launch recycle-ready fertilizer packaging with 35% recycled content

The new mono-material polyethylene (PE) film replaces the company’s previous multi-material packaging

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 07 March 2026

Tasnee to sell downstream plastics business to Tahweel in SR700 million deal

The all-cash transaction includes the sale of Rowad Industrial Transformation Company, along with its portfolio of subsidiaries

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