Pakistan has called for a 20 per cent reduction in India's list of sensitive items under South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA). The list of items provided by Pakistan includes zinc oxide and zinc peroxide; reactive dyes and preparations based thereon
The government has kept a revised fund of Rs 4 crore for setting up of centres of excellence (COEs) during 2010-11.
The Indian Chemical Council (ICC) has provided information as sought by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) on nine new chemicals included under the Stockholm Convention of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP).
The Indian Chemical Council (ICC) has called for amendment of dumping laws in certain areas that are of general nature cutting across several manufacturing sectors.
The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has said that the production of synthetic rubber in the country has gone up a few metric tonnes than previous years.
Bodal Chemicals has approached the Ministry of Environment and Forests in connection with proposed expansion of its synthetic organic chemicals manufacturing capacity and proposed cogeneration power plant in it unit at Dudhwada in Gujarat's Vadodar
As many as 122 special economic zones (SEZs) are operational in the country having investment of Rs 1,61,743 crore. In a recent meeting of the Board of Approval on SEZs, a fact sheet was provided indicating the number of approvals under SEZs, operati
Vardhaman Organics has approached the Environment and Forests Ministry for change of product mix and addition of dyes and pesticide intermediates at its manufacturing unit at Sachin in Gujarat's Surat district.
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the global chemicals industry jumped significantly in the first quarter of 2011, when compared to the same period of 2010, according to the first quarter 2011 edition of Chemical compounds, a quarterly analysi
According to a new market research report, "˜Renewable Chemicals Market (2009-2014)', published by MarketsandMarkets , the global renewable chemicals is expected to be worth US$ 59.1 billion by 2014, with the U.S. and Europe accounting for nearly
The Indian chemical Industry has a potential to grow at 15 per cent per annum to reach $330 billion by 2020. Increasing domestic demand "” driven by strong growth outlook of key consumer industries like automotive and construction "” is expected to
Nagarjuna Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd. (NFCL) has moved the Environment Ministry for environment clearance for its proposed ammonia, urea plants in its existing unit at Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district. In a letter to the minis
The Dyestuff Manufacturers' Association of India (DMAI) has called for a modification in the advance authorisation scheme as it allows traders to resort to dumping and thereby cause damage to Indian producers.
Phthalic anhydride manufacturers have requested the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) to recommend imposition of anti-dumping duty on phthalic anhydride.
Krishna Hydrocarbons has proposed a 65 TPD capacity calcined petroleum coke producing unit at Barauni in Bihar's Bergusarai district.In a letter to the Ministry of Environment and Forests for environmental clearance, the company said that the land
As part of efforts to speed up work of the Rs 5,460-crore Assam gas cracker project for its timely execution, the manpower strength at the site has been raised to 7,000.
Tristar Intermediates Pvt Ltd. has proposed to expand its production capacity of disperse dyes couplers, EO Condensate and perfumeries products at its unit at Sarigam in Gujarat's Valsad district.
LANXESS, a global specialty chemicals company and a leading player in the Indian chemical industry shares opportunities and gives recommendations for addressing the challenges faced by the industry, at the 12th Annual Chemical Weekly business Outlook
The Hague-based Organisation for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) recently carried out inspections of two Indian chemical companies based in Gujarat.
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has commenced implementation of its planned world-scale projects in India across the polyester chain. This is RIL's largest capacity expansion in the sector and is aimed at consolidating its position as the world"
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