Prof. Ganapati D. Yadav - Emeritus Professor of Eminence and Former Vice Chancellor, Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai, ONGC Energy Centre

Why ban single use plastic when better technological alternatives exist: Professor (Dr.) Ganapati D. Yadav, National Science Chair (SERB/DST/GOI), Emeritus Professor of Eminence, Former Vice Chancellor, ICT Mumbai

The new paradigms are Waste to Wealth, Circular Economy and Renewable Energy, particularly solar, wind and green hydrogen. Recycle Engineering, Process Intensification, Waste Minimization and Green Processes must be practiced for achieving sustainability

Shishir Joshipura - CEO & MD, Praj Industries

Bioenergy scenario in India @2047: Shishir Joshipura, MD & CEO, Praj Industries

Bioenergy triggers carbon neutral cycles, as carbon absorbed by the plants from the atmosphere during photosynthesis is released during combustion of biofuels

Partha Sur - General Manager – Technology, Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd

O2C: Future of refineries

Crude Oil-to-Chemicals offers a path to greater refining profitability by converting lower value crude oil to higher value chemicals

Dr. Kamlesh Pai Fondekar - Head – Research & Development, Godrej Agrovet Ltd.

Role of R&D in achieving sustainable goals

Scientists and engineers working in R&D should also focus on developing new sustainable materials, such as biodegradable plastics, bio-based materials, and recyclable materials to replace traditional materials that are less sustainable

KR Venkatadri - Chief Commercial Officer, Tata Chemical Ltd.

Making India US$10 trillion economy using supply chain as an enabler

India’s logistics currently accounts for 13-14% of the GDP, and with seamless connectivity, superior infrastructure, and strong export and logistics efficiency, it can be brought down to 7-8%

Chandrakant Nayak - CEO and Country President, Dow Chemical International

Diversity drives progress: Chandrakant Nayak, CEO and Country President, Dow Chemical International

Building a progressive culture is not just about ticking off boxes of diversity and inclusion but it is about creating an environment where everyone feels included and can contribute to the company's growth

Rahul Koul - Assistant Editor, Indian Chemical News

The next frontier: Indian chemical industry readies for giant leapfrog

Driven by vision 2034 to improve domestic production, chemicals could offer a hub of growth opportunities over the next one decade

Vikram Handa - Managing Director, Epsilon Carbon

From imports to innovations - India's journey in battery material industry: Vikram Handa, Managing Director, Epsilon Carbon

India’s battery material industry, which was valued at US $1.66 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach US $4.85 billion by 2027

Deepak Rastogi - President – Strategy & Transformation, Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd.

Digitalization for achieving operational excellence

Digitalization may have several positives, but it serves as a catalyst for most companies to help create an agile and sustainable environment

Mayank Sharma - Chief Marketing Officer, Chlor-Alkali, Aditya Birla Chemicals, Aditya Birla Group

Water Treatment: A sustainable solution for a growing India

Solutions for availability of drinking and potable water for India needs a sustainable approach moving towards total water quality management

Debasish Nanda - Director (Business Development), Coal India Limited

Coal to Chemicals

The implementation of coal to chemical projects in India shall not only contribute to the growth of the country in terms of domestic product development and import substitution but also employment generation

Mukul Gupta - Chief Manager (SD & Environment), Petrochemical Division, GAIL (India) Limited

Green hydrogen as enabler to achieve the net zero goal

India has the potential to become a low-cost, zero-carbon manufacturing hub by implementing appropriate policies, encouraging industry action, generating and promoting markets, and increasing investor interest

Aditya Shriram - Executive Director, DCM Shriram Limited

Leveraging India's opportunities in chemical sector: Aditya Shriram, Executive Director, DCM Shriram Limited

Rising demand, increasing end use applications, demand for more value centric products on account of increasing income, geopolitical changes, and supply chain disruptions will further drive chemical manufacturing into India

Shobhit Aggarwal - Chief Strategy Officer - Global Chemicals, Fashion Yarn & Insulators, Aditya Birla Group

India Megatrends: Defining the country’s chemical industry: Shobhit Aggarwal, Chief Strategy Officer, Global Chemicals, Fashion Yarn & Insulators, Aditya Birla Group

Chronicle of how India’s megatrends and economic surge shape the growth and transformation of the Indian Chemical Industry as we look back & look ahead on India@75