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"
IS-Dyestuff Industries Ltd. has proposed to expand its existing dyes and dye intermediates manufacturing unit at Dudhwada in Gujarat's Vadodara district. In its presentation to the Ministry of Environment and Forests for environmental clearance, th
Vardhaman Organics has sought the environmental clearance form the Ministry of Environment and Forests to change the product mix at its existing dye intermediates plants at Sachin in Surat district of Gujarat. The company proposes to add manufacturin
Gujarat-based Tristar Intermediates Ltd is planning to expand its existing Disperse Dye Couplers, EO Condensate and Perfumeries products manufacturing unit. Tristar Intermediates has sought Ministry of Environment and Forest\'s approval to initiate t
Deepak Fertilisers And Petrochemicals Corporation Limited (DFPCL), a manufacturer of chemicals and fertilisers is setting up a technical ammonium nitrate (TAN) manufacturing unit in Australia with the total investment of around Rs 1500 crore, the co
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)
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%
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