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Policy | 31 August 2026

Canada hits back at U.S. tariffs with dollar-for-dollar countermeasures

The move follows the U.S. decision to impose a 50 per cent tariff on $27.6 billion of Canadian goods

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Policy | 25 August 2026

Chemical Minister Nadda outlines blueprint to transform India into global chemical and innovation hub

Government and industry representatives deliberate on roadmap for India’s US$ 1 trillion chemicals economy by 2040

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Policy | 20 August 2026

Coal Gasification Conference: Bridging the gap from policy support to bankable projects

Speakers are: Padam Shri Prof. G. D. Yadav, Former Vice Chancellor, ICT Mumbai; Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India; Amrit Lal Meena, Former Coal Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India; Balasaheb Darade, Founder, New Era Cleantech; Vivek Bhatia, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, TKIL Industries Pvt. Ltd.; and Pravin Prashant, Executive Editor, Indian Chemical News

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Policy | 25 July 2026

Cabinet approves the creation of new Chemical Parks to boost manufacturing

The Centre would provide a grant of up to Rs.1,000 crore per park

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Policy | 21 July 2026

EU ETS overhaul risks driving chemical industry out of Europe: Cefic

The plan could weaken industrial competitiveness without delivering the conditions needed for faster decarbonisation

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Policy | 16 July 2026

Cabinet approves Semicon 2.0 with a total outlay of Rs. 127,500 Cr

Semicon 2.0 is aimed to holistically build the semiconductor ecosystem on six pillars

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Policy | 09 July 2026

NATO launches multinational drive to secure critical defence materials and strengthen supply chains

The new High Visibility Project brings together 12 NATO Allies in a coordinated effort to strengthen the resilience of defence supply chains

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Policy | 07 July 2026

EU chemical industry is in ‘closure phase’ as Chinese imports surge: INEOS Chairman

Ratcliffe said Europe’s chemical sector is already in a "closure phase," with almost 200 plants shutting down over the past five years

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Policy | 29 June 2026

India lifts curbs on non-domestic packed LPG, restores supplies to pre-crisis levels

Centre of High Technology under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has been directed to issue organisation wise allocation of this enhanced C3/C4 stream for the petrochemical and other critical sectors

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Policy | 18 June 2026

EU strikes deal to overhaul chemicals, cosmetics and fertilisers rules

Negotiators also agreed revisions to the recently updated CLP Regulation

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Policy | 03 June 2026

India poised to become global bio-economy powerhouse, says DCPC Secretary Tejveer Singh

The ultimate success of bio-pesticides also depends upon the development of robust formulation technologies that can enhance product stability, field efficacy, ease of application, and overall farmer acceptance

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Policy | 23 May 2026

UK government launches £350 million push to shore up chemical industry

The move is designed to help firms modernise, cut emissions, transition away from gas, and remain competitive amid rising global pressure and energy costs

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Policy | 22 May 2026

India’s specialty chemicals sector eyes global edge amid supply chain shocks: Chemicals Secretary Tejveer Singh

Policymakers, stakeholders call for faster capacity creation & innovation to reduce import reliance

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Policy | 16 May 2026

India clears Rs. 37,500 crore coal gasification push to slash imports

Move to boost energy security & industry self-reliance

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Policy | 01 May 2026

CCFI pushes back against data exclusivity citing blow to farmers

Move contradicts “Atmanirbhar Bharat” & “Make in India” goals

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Policy | 30 April 2026

India targets $2 trillion exports by 2030–31

India’s export roadmap envisions a balanced $1 trillion each from merchandise and services exports

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Policy | 29 April 2026

CropLife India’s submission on the Draft Pesticides Management Bill 2025

CropLife India has recommended a Regulatory Data Protection framework of about five years

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Policy | 29 April 2026

PMFAI's representation on data protection in Pesticide Management Bill 2025

Exclude data protection from Pesticides Management Bill 2025

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Policy | 27 April 2026

CropLife India pushes for data protection and tighter rules in India's Draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025

It has called for structured evaluation processes, independent expert committees for molecule-level reviews, and legally embedded safeguards for sampling and testing procedures

Policy
Policy | 24 April 2026

Chemical Minister Nadda meets industry leaders to blueprint growth for chemicals & petrochemicals

The meeting addressed the ongoing West Asian crisis, with emphasis on enhancing sectoral resilience and developing alternative supply chains to mitigate external risks

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