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Policy | 07 December 2025

AgroChem Summit 2025: Biologicals on the rise; policy, science support demanded

Legal clarity, data-driven claims, integrated pest resistance strategies, and rising consumer demand are pushing biologicals into the spotlight but the road to scale remains steep

Policy
Policy | 05 December 2025

EU launches ambitious action plan to secure critical raw materials

The plan sets out a clear mission: fast-track key projects and reduce Europe’s strategic dependencies

Policy
Policy | 04 December 2025

Promotion of indigenous chemical manufacturing

The New Scheme of Petrochemicals promotes setting up of need-based Plastic Parks with requisite state-of-the-art infrastructure and enabling common facilities

Policy
Policy | 04 December 2025

National Biofuel Policy drives biodiesel production, farmer income

The National Policy of Biofuels through the Biodiesel Blending programme creates opportunities for farmers in augmenting indigenous feedstock supplies like Tree-Borne Oils

Policy
Policy | 04 December 2025

Framework for Carbon Credit Trading Scheme

Thermal power plants have not been transitioned from the PAT scheme to the CCTS Compliance Mechanism

Policy
Policy | 01 December 2025

AgroChem Summit 2025: India’s agrochemical sector calls for faster regulation, stronger innovation pathways

Stakeholders demand quicker approvals and recognition of agrochemicals’ role in protecting crops and ensuring national food security

Policy
Policy | 30 November 2025

European chemical industry faces crisis amid soaring energy costs, global competition

Believe it or not, European chemical industry is in peril

Policy
Policy | 18 November 2025

DOE announces $355 million to boost US critical mineral production & next-gen mining tech

This marks DOE’s first major investment in mining R&D in nearly four decades

Policy
Policy | 17 November 2025

No significant impact on Indian OMCs due to US sanctions on Russian crude: Fitch Ratings

Russian crude accounted about 33 per cent of India’s crude oil imports in January-August 2025

Policy
Policy | 15 November 2025

Adoption of circular manufacturing practices, recycling technologies must for competitive future of industry: Petrochemicals Secretary Verma

DCPC, FICCI and CIPET join hands for sustainable plastic waste management and industry collaboration

Policy
Policy | 10 November 2025

Embrace pragmatic policies and bold partnerships that drive jobs, growth: UAE Minister

At the opening of ADIPEC 2025, Al Jaber, also the CEO of ADNOC, declared that credibility, predictability, and trust, not ideology or showmanship, are the true drivers of progress in today’s energy sector

Policy
Policy | 25 October 2025

Europe is putting vital medicines at risk by allowing ‘carbon heavy’ imports from the Far East: INEOS

INEOS production of BDO in Germany, which produces a vital ingredient for antibiotics, statins and vitamin B6, is being crushed by a flood of carbon heavy imports and product dumping from the Far East

Policy
Policy | 17 October 2025

Chemical industry should aim for increasing India’s share in global exports, says Commerce Minister Goyal

He urged industry leaders to help simplify procedures, reduce compliance burdens, and decriminalize minor offenses

Policy
Policy | 16 October 2025

India and Saudi Arabia boost cooperation in chemicals and petrochemicals sectors

Bilateral chemicals and petrochemicals trade between two countries stood at US$ 4.5 billion in 2024-25

Policy
Policy | 13 October 2025

ICN organizes panel discussion on "challenges and opportunities in Indian pharma sector" in Hyderabad on Oct. 15

Speakers are: Ch. A. P. Rameswara Rao, National President, BDMAI; Dr. Paidi Yella Reddy, Founder, President & CEO, Sapala Organics; K. V. Rama Gopal, Site Manager & Executive Director, Clariant India; Dr. K. Nagaiah, Chief Scientist, CSIR - Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad; Dr. Satyanarayana Thirunahari, Senior General Manager - Process Safety & Engineering, Laurus Labs; and Yadavendra Shalgaonkar, Assistant General Manager - Tube Sales, Alleima India

Policy
Policy | 11 October 2025

PM to launch Rs. 24,000 crore PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana today

Modi will also launch the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses with an outlay of Rs. 11,440 crore is aimed at improving productivity levels of pulses

Policy
Policy | 10 October 2025

INEOS Chairman Ratcliffe seeks Europe's politician intervention to save chemical industry

21 major European chemical sites are already shutting, representing over 11 million tonnes capacity, with more to follow

Policy
Policy | 08 October 2025

Indian chemical industry to see single-digit revenue decline due to US tariffs: Ind-Ra

FY26 capex will be largely focused on cost optimisation and committed capex with deferrals of early-stage capex in most export-oriented segments

Policy
Policy | 26 September 2025

Stakeholders must ensure prosperity of farmers and sustainable agriculture: Agriculture Minister Chouhan

Policymakers, academia and industry chart roadmap for crop protection’s role in achieving "Viksit Bharat 2047 vision” during CropLife India's Conference in New Delhi

Policy
Policy | 13 September 2025

PM to inaugurate Rs. 4,200 crore bioethanol plant at Numaligarh Refinery; lay foundation of Rs. 7,200 crore PP plant

Modi will lay the foundation stone of 360 KTPA polypropylene plant, spread into 600 acres of land at NRL

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