Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 26 March 2026

500 drones distributed under Namo Drone Didi Scheme

The government has approved ‘Namo Drone Didi’ as Central Sector Scheme with an outlay of Rs. 1,261 crores for the period from 2023-24 to 2025-26 for providing drones to the selected women SHGs for providing rental services to farmers for application of fertilizers and pesticides

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 26 March 2026

Manuchar acquires South Africa’s CJP Chemicals to expand African footprint

The move strengthens Manuchar’s presence in South Africa and advances its strategy to expand its chemical distribution platform across high-growth markets

General
General | 26 March 2026

SIBUR overhauls business model to boost Russian industry and polymer use

SIBUR emphasized that its vision is “to support the comprehensive development of every petrochemical-consuming industry, to meet growing demand and to promote the use of high-tech materials.”

Chemical
Chemical | 25 March 2026

Evonik unveils innovation factory to fast-track breakthroughs to market in 5 years

The overhaul comes with a strict deadline: every innovation program must be ready for transfer to a business line

Technology
Technology | 25 March 2026

Honeywell unveils next-gen gas sensor to boost industrial safety

The newly introduced NDIR Hydrocarbon Gas Sensor uses advanced non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) technology

Chemical
Chemical | 25 March 2026

BASF launches BPS and BPA-free PPSU grades for EU food-contact compliance

The six Ultrason P grades, complete with datasheets, material certificates, and food contact approvals, are now available

R&D
R&D | 25 March 2026

Syensqo secures 140 new patents, reinforcing its global innovation edge

Syensqo now manages a global IP portfolio of more than 1,600 patent families and roughly 10,000 patent titles across over 80 countries

Chemical
Chemical | 25 March 2026

WACKER fires up new silicone plant in India

The 15,000-square-meter facility is now operational, producing GMP-certified silicones tailored for cosmetics and personal care products

Digitization
Digitization | 25 March 2026

PPG launches data-driven platform to slash shipping coating costs and boost fleet efficiency

The company announced the launch of PPG InsightsNav, an analytics tool designed to help marine operators analyze and optimize their seastock coatings purchasing data

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 25 March 2026

HURL successfully refinances its Rupee term loan of Rs. 12,842 crore through IRFC

This marks the beginning of a promising partnership between HURL and IRFC

Gas
Gas | 25 March 2026

Mahanagar Gas assures uninterrupted PNG and CNG supply

In addition, the company has introduced various benefits for its domestic and commercial PNG consumers, aimed at encouraging the use and adoption of PNG

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 25 March 2026

BPCL and Sembcorp JV NeuEn Green Energy secures 10 KTPA green hydrogen contract from Numaligarh Refinery

Project is expected to begin commercial operations in 2028 and will integrate renewable energy with advanced storage solutions to enable reliable, round-the-clock operations to support refinery decarbonisation

Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicles | 25 March 2026

DNP expands global R&D footprint with new India base

Tech giant targets EV & healthcare breakthroughs

General
General | 24 March 2026

Hindustan Zinc, Tata Steel deepen green push with low-carbon zinc deal

The move signals a decisive shift by two industrial giants to hardwire climate goals into core operations and procurement

General
General | 24 March 2026

XRG moves to take control of Covestro with €59.46 per share buyout

XRG wants a resolution to be passed on the transfer of the shares of the company’s remaining shareholders (minority shareholders) to XRG in exchange for an appropriate cash compensation

Digitization
Digitization | 24 March 2026

Workroom Automation raises Rs. 6.2 crore to revolutionize manufacturing with AI-powered factory platform

The funds will be used to accelerate product development, strengthen the core platform, and scale go-to-market efforts

General
General | 23 March 2026

Aarti Industries wins global workplace honour, signals culture as competitive edge

The award places the speciality chemicals major among an elite global cohort recognised for turning workplace culture into measurable business advantage

Chemical
Chemical | 23 March 2026

Huntsman opens expanded manufacturing facility in Hungary to meet global demand

The expansion boosts the company’s global production capacity and brings advanced technologies to the polyurethane, coatings, metalworking, and electronics sectors

Technology
Technology | 23 March 2026

Alleima expands US footprint with new high-temp electrification service center

Electrified heat is no longer a future ambition—it’s becoming the new standard

Technology
Technology | 23 March 2026

Euclid Chemical unveils breakthrough solution to tackle returned concrete waste

The powdered additive is introduced directly into a ready-mix truck drum

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