Policy | 26 February 2026
FM Sitharaman launches National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0
NMP 2.0 estimates monetisation potential of Rs. 16.72 lakh crore
NMP 2.0 estimates monetisation potential of Rs. 16.72 lakh crore
The Industrial Accelerator Act is deeply needed: it is a crucial signal that the Commission intends to act now
India is positioning itself as an attractive destination in the global critical minerals landscape to secure its strategic and economic future
The Federation contends that current regulations unfairly prohibit the export and distribution of products banned domestically
Since the first Antwerp meeting in February 2024: 101 sites have closed, 25Mt of chemical capacity has gone; 75,000 jobs have been lost and €70bn wiped from Europe’s asset base.
DCPC is strategizing the best path forward for CCUS
The initiative seeks to strengthen domestic chemical manufacturing, reduce reliance on imports, and enhance global competitiveness
UK chemical industry witnesses decarbonisation through deindustrialisation
Russia launches 'New Materials' project, targets 130+ chemical products by 2030
Nuclear import duty exemptions aligned with SHANTI Act reforms to boost potential investors
Budget reflects the Government’s strong commitment to a developed and self-reliant India, says Anupriya Patel
This marks the first time direct budgetary support has been provided for dedicated chemical park infrastructure
The list of exempted items now includes 35 additional capital goods specifically for EV battery manufacturing
Integrating Agri Stack’s digital farmer records with ICAR’s validated package of practices can support more precise, need-based decisions at the field level
The government announced a scheme to support states in establishing three dedicated Chemical Parks using a cluster-based "plug-and-play" model
The tool integrates AgriStack digital records with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) package of practices to provide customised, real-time advice on weather, soil health, and pest management
The changing cropping patterns and agroclimatic conditions make it essential that farmers are provided with a broader range of cost-effective products
The Union Minister also emphasised the government’s push on compressed biogas, green hydrogen, and indigenous clean-energy technologies, alongside continued investments in conventional fuels
Tariff reductions (India's average 9.3% on EU goods dropping) will make EU chemicals, machinery, and plastics cheaper in India
CropLife India emphasized that emerging risks linked to online sales must be addressed “clearly and explicitly.”
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