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Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 25 March 2011

Chemplast Sanmar to increase the production capcity of its PVC resin plant at C

Chemplast Sanmar has sought the Ministry of Environment and Forest\'s clearance for increasing the production capacity of its PVC resin plant at Cuddalore from 170,000 TPA to 226,000 TPA. The company earlier appointed Business Consulting Group (BCG)

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 24 March 2011

Major petrochemicals registered 10% growth during April 2010-Jan 2011

According to the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), the major petrochemicals registered a growth of 9.92% during April 2010-Jan 2011. During this period, polymers and performance plastics also registered significant growth of 12.26%

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 17 March 2011

Various initiatives taken for implementation of National Policy on Petrochemic

The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has said that it has undertaken various initiatives for implementation of the National Policy on Petrochemicals. In its status note on the National Policy on Petrochemicals, the DCPC said that a s

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 15 March 2011

Disposal of unsold properties of PCL: MSTC wants review of minimum reserve pri

Kolkata-based PSU MSTC Ltd, engaged for disposal of unsold properties of Petrofils Cooperative Ltd (PCL), Gujarat, has called for the need of review of minimum reserve price considering the condition of plants and machineries. "Some of our clients fe

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 09 March 2011

Law firm to prepare note on impact of REACH regulations on Indian chemical ind

New Delhi-based law firm Clarus Law Associates has been asked to prepare a note depicting commercial implications and impact of REACH regulations on the Indian chemical industry interms of cost.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 08 March 2011

SEZ study : LPAC suggests measures for chemical sector

The Local Project Advisory Committee (LPAC) for the study on \'Technology Support Services in SEZs\', sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology, has suggested several measures for the chemical sector to sensitize the stakeholders and prep

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 18 February 2011

Removal of carbon dioxide from natural gas: New technology enables energy and co

The Japanese companies JGC Corporation and INPEX Corporation jointly with BASF SE have successfully completed test s of a new technology for the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from natural gas under high pressure. The performance of this new gas tre

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 17 February 2011

Indorama wants reduction of basic customs duty on Spandex raw materials

Indorama Industries have requested the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) for basic customs duty reduction on basic raw materials PTMEG and MDI in the manufacture of Spandex from 7.5 per cent to 2 per cent.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 14 February 2011

ICC wants review of duty free import authorisation scheme

Voicing concern over the misuse of the duty free import authorisation scheme by traders, the Indian Chemical Council has called for its review and appropriate and necessary modifications.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 10 February 2011

Tata Strategic Management Group to be knowledge partner for task force on chem

Mumbai-based consulting firm Tata Strategic Management Group will be the knowledge partner for the task force set up to study various facets of the chemical industry.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 09 February 2011

ICC for availability of import data for use of trade and industry

The Indian Chemical Council (ICC) has requested the Directorate General of Systems and Data Management to look into the problem of non-availability of relevant data at a number of customs ports.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 08 February 2011

Proposal to amend labelling requirements on import of packaged commodities

A number of ministries, including the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, are in favour of drawing up a list of commodities which could be considered for labelling of packaged items in the country before their import.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 07 February 2011

ICC calls for reimbursement of REACH registration costs

The Indian Chemical Council (ICC) has suggested constitution of a fund of substantial amount for reimbursement of REACH registration expenses. In its pre-budget memorandum for 2011-12 to the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), the ICC

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 04 February 2011

Task force on plastic waste management constituted

A task force on plastic waste management has been constituted with the secretary of chemicals and petrochemicals as its chairman.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 03 February 2011

PMFAI concerned over problems faced by pesticide industry

The Pesticides Manufacturers' and Formulators Association of India (PMFAI) has expressed deep concern over various problems faced by the Indian pesticide industry and has sought the intervention of the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DC

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 02 February 2011

ICC wants more investments, tax benefits in R&D sector

Stressing on the need for greater emphasis on innovation and research and development in the Indian chemical industry to make it more competitive globally, the Indian Chemical Council (ICC) has called for more investments and tax benefits in this reg

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 02 February 2011

CIPET looking into national awards for tech innovation scheme

The Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology (CIPET) is processing the applications received for the national awards for technology innovation in petrochemical and downstream plastic processing industry.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 31 January 2011

Globus Spirits wants to modernise, expand grain-based distillery unit

Globus Spirits Ltd has approached the Ministry of Environment and Forests for environmental clearance for expansion and modernisation of its grain-based distillery unit at Shyampur in Rajasthan's Alwar district.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 28 January 2011

ICC wants correction in CENVAT, inverted duty structure in forthcoming budget

The Indian Chemical Council (ICC) has called for correction in the inverted duty structure and CENVAT of several items in the forthcoming budget. In its pre-budget memorandum for 2011-12 to the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), the I

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 25 January 2011

ICC offers suggestions on draft CRZ notification

The Indian Chemical Council (ICC) has termed the draft Coastal regulation Zone (CRZ) notification as well drafted and one which will help in preserving, conserving coastal regions and marine biology besides in sustainable development of the coastal r

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