Abuse of pesticide patent rights in India and untenable demands for data exclusivity
S. Ganesan - Advisor - Public & Policy Affairs, Crop Care Federation of India

Abuse of pesticide patent rights in India and untenable demands for data exclusivity

The abuse of patent rights occurs when a firm obtains patent for a product that it does not intend to commercialize

Digitalization & Automation: Catalyst for growth
Rahul Koul - Editor, Indian Chemical News

Digitalization & Automation: Catalyst for growth

India's chemical sector must embrace the technological innovations wholeheartedly to enhance productivity and competitiveness

Indian Petrochemicals: Charting a new growth trajectory
Rahul Koul - Editor, Indian Chemical News

Indian Petrochemicals: Charting a new growth trajectory

The surging domestic demand serves as a primary driver for the growth of the petrochemical industry in India

Sustainability: Bioplastics and Biodegradable plastics
Prof. Ganapati D. Yadav - Bhatnagar Fellow, National Science Chair and Emeritus Professor of Eminence, Former Vice Chancellor, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai , ONGC Energy Centre

Sustainability: Bioplastics and Biodegradable plastics

There are opportunities for both domestic and multinational manufacturers in India due to significant demand from various end-user sectors

Hydrogen - Making India self-reliant: Alok Sharma, Director (R&D), IndianOil
Alok Sharma - Director (R&D), IndianOil

Hydrogen - Making India self-reliant: Alok Sharma, Director (R&D), IndianOil

IndianOil R&D is also working towards development of PEM and AEM-based electrolysers

V.O. Chidambaranar Port's Green Hydrogen Initiatives: Susanta Kumar Purohit, Chairperson, VOC Port, Tuticorin
Susanta Kumar Purohit - Chairperson, VOC Port, Tuticorin

V.O. Chidambaranar Port's Green Hydrogen Initiatives: Susanta Kumar Purohit, Chairperson, VOC Port, Tuticorin

V.O. Chidambaranar Port has embarked on a mission to set up a green hydrogen pilot plant in the port area

GAIL inks MoU with Petron to explore setting up 500 KTA bio-ethylene plant in India
ICN Bureau - Indian Chemical News, Indian Chemical News

GAIL inks MoU with Petron to explore setting up 500 KTA bio-ethylene plant in India

oth the parties endeavour to secure investment approval from their respective management for investment in the project and forming a JV company

Reshaping supply chain for a sustainable future: Rajnish Khandelwal, President, J.M. Baxi & Co.
Rajnish Khandelwal - CEO - Agency, JM Baxi Marine Services

Reshaping supply chain for a sustainable future: Rajnish Khandelwal, President, J.M. Baxi & Co.

Over the next five years, there would be more orders for ships using alternate fuels than ships which would use the traditional fuels as bunkers

Decarbonization and sustainable sourcing: A path to net zero by 2070
B P Singhal - Head of Projects & Purchase, India Glycols Ltd

Decarbonization and sustainable sourcing: A path to net zero by 2070

The real work and business advantages come when focusing on Scope 3 emissions generated beyond company’s walls

Navigating the complexities of digital transformation in manufacturing
Gaurav Vyas - Gaurav Vyas, AVP – Strategy (Director's Office), Reliance Industries Ltd.

Navigating the complexities of digital transformation in manufacturing

Implementing digital transformation requires changes in organizational culture, processes, and workflows

Digitalisation and use of AI/ML in Indian chemical industry – advantages and shortcomings: Shrey B Patel, Founder, Angiras Rasayan
Shrey B Patel - Founder, Angiras Rasayan

Digitalisation and use of AI/ML in Indian chemical industry – advantages and shortcomings: Shrey B Patel, Founder, Angiras Rasayan

Several Indian chemical companies have successfully implemented digitalisation and AI/ML, showcasing the transformative potential of these technologies

Digitalization - Driving cost optimization and operational excellence: Ritwik Rath, Executive Director-ERP, HPCL
Ritwik Rath - Executive Director-ERP, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited

Digitalization - Driving cost optimization and operational excellence: Ritwik Rath, Executive Director-ERP, HPCL

By embracing digital transformation as the driving force, companies can achieve a powerful fusion of cost optimization and operational excellence

Green chemistry to global competitiveness: Chemical sector’s budget expectations
Manoj Mehrotra - President – Pharmaceuticals, Hikal

Green chemistry to global competitiveness: Chemical sector’s budget expectations

The budget must include provisions to expand the scope of anti-dumping measures and cover a wider range of chemical products that are being imported at less than cost prices

Enhancing Competence - Training and capacity building in the Indian chemical industry: Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Professor of Chemistry & Vice Chancellor, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai
Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai - Advisor & Professor of Eminence, Reliance Jio University, Mumbai

Enhancing Competence - Training and capacity building in the Indian chemical industry: Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Professor of Chemistry & Vice Chancellor, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai

Capacity-building initiatives by R&D institutions play a vital role in driving innovation, competitiveness, and sustainability within the global chemical industry

Policy reforms to take agrochemicals to the next level: Dr. K C Ravi, Chairman, Crop Life India and Chief Sustainability Officer, Syngenta India
Dr. K C Ravi - Chairman, Crop Life India

Policy reforms to take agrochemicals to the next level: Dr. K C Ravi, Chairman, Crop Life India and Chief Sustainability Officer, Syngenta India

A predictable, science based policy and regulatory regime for the proper growth of the crop protection sector to make our farmers and Indian agriculture sustainable

Unlocking Chemistry: Transforming India into a global manufacturing hub: Anurag Roy, CEO, Astec LifeSciences
Anurag Roy - CEO, Astec LifeSciences

Unlocking Chemistry: Transforming India into a global manufacturing hub: Anurag Roy, CEO, Astec LifeSciences

Continued investments in innovation, R&D, and capacity expansion are imperative for Indian chemical companies to capitalise on the immense opportunities

R&D Generic Pathways in Chemicals - An Indigenization Expressway for India to 2047: Partha Sur, Senior General Manager, Haldia Petrochemicals
Partha Sur - General Manager – Technology, Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd

R&D Generic Pathways in Chemicals - An Indigenization Expressway for India to 2047: Partha Sur, Senior General Manager, Haldia Petrochemicals

We as a nation did not create any licensable know how till date for mass production technology in chemicals manufacturing for worldwide sale

Oleochemicals: Driving positive sustainability impact in the chemical Industry: Vishal Sharma, ED & CEO, Godrej Industries Ltd (Chemicals)
Vishal Sharma - Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (Chemicals), Godrej Industries

Oleochemicals: Driving positive sustainability impact in the chemical Industry: Vishal Sharma, ED & CEO, Godrej Industries Ltd (Chemicals)

We are exploring technologies such as microbial production and enzymatic reactions to further enhance sustainability in the future

Manufacturing ultra-pure electronic chemicals: A fusion of science and art
Anand Kumar - Chief Manager - Business Development , Aarti Industries

Manufacturing ultra-pure electronic chemicals: A fusion of science and art

Producing ultra-pure electronic chemicals from industrial-grade materials is both a scientific endeavor and an art form

Viksit Bharat@2047: Spearheading the agri-tech sector of India to abundance
Dr. R.G. Agarwal - Group Chairman, Dhanuka Group

Viksit Bharat@2047: Spearheading the agri-tech sector of India to abundance

Indian plant protection industry needs unleashing its inherent potential through advanced technologies and enabling policies

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