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Policy | 31 October 2026

INEOS slams UK autumn budget 2026 warning government is accelerating Britain’s industrial decline

Chemicals giant says punitive energy costs, carbon taxes and a 78% North Sea tax regime are driving factories to close

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Policy | 25 October 2026

Odisha pushes to turn investment interest into industrial growth & jobs

Aboli Sunil Naravane, Managing Director, IPICOL, took part in the engagements

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Policy | 25 October 2026

Odisha pitches Rs 22.5 lakh crore investment pipeline eyeing bigger role in India’s chemicals boom

Nearly 200 industrial units have been established in the state in less than two-and-a-half years

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Policy | 22 October 2026

Odisha pitches Rs 1.93 lakh crore chem & petchem potential at India Chem 2026

State to present coal gasification opportunities and announce dedicated large chemical industrial park

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Policy | 22 October 2026

EU pledges €3.4 billion to 77 clean-tech projects as it targets 290 million tonnes in emissions cuts

The projects, spread across 23 countries in the European Economic Area, were chosen under the EU’s Innovation Fund

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Policy | 19 October 2026

US Energy Department signals $60 million for alternative fuels, chemicals & fertilizer tech

The funding opportunity is expected to target research, development and scale-up projects built around domestic biomass, hydrogen and pipeline infrastructure

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Policy | 13 October 2026

India-UK trade deal must deliver real business gains, jobs & investment, Ministers say

The UK's research and development capabilities, combined with India's engineering talent, digital market and ability to deploy technologies at scale, offered significant scope for collaboration

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Policy | 12 October 2026

G20 trade ministers target global overcapacity, warn of threats to jobs and industries

The statement names five key sectors of concern: automobiles and electric vehicles (EVs), batteries, chemicals, foundational semiconductors and solar panels

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Policy | 10 October 2026

Europe’s Critical Chemicals Alliance faces crucial test as calls grow for urgent action

The Alliance’s General Assembly today highlighted the work delivered so far on one of Europe’s most complex industrial challenges

Policy
Policy | 06 October 2026

India targets global dominance in tech, battery, and specialty chemicals by 2040, says Jr Chemicals & Fertilizers Minister Patel

BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme must evolve from infra project to innovation catalyst

Policy
Policy | 06 October 2026

Data exclusivity to hit ‘Make in India’ and agro-exports, warns CCFI

When data protection of 5 years is subsequently granted for these molecules, the total exclusivity period extends to approximately 35-36 years

Policy
Policy | 06 October 2026

Crop Care Federation of India demands faster approvals and global ties to boost R&D

Thakur urged the farming community and industry stakeholders to embrace a modern, digitalized approach to agriculture

Policy
Policy | 03 October 2026

Govt. announces guidelines for Bhavya Rasayan Scheme

States intending to set up dedicated chemical parks must submit their proposals by November 30, 2026

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Policy | 21 September 2026

ACFI pitches Rs. 7,500 crore scheme to boost crop protection industry

The ACFI-KPMG report recommends a seven-to-eight-year support period, which includes two to three years for plant commissioning followed by sustained production support

Policy
Policy | 20 September 2026

AI & track-and-trace key to tackling counterfeit pesticides: CIB&RC Secy

Chand said technology could play a critical role in strengthening scientific and responsible crop protection practices at the farm level.

Policy
Policy | 17 September 2026

Banning pesticides without better alternatives deals ‘Double Whammy’ to farmers: CropLife India

Seeks a five-year regulatory data protection in the regulatory framework, commits to introduce newer technology

Policy
Policy | 12 September 2026

ACC maintains strong opposition to UP-NS merger

ACC understands that BNSF railroad also opposes the merger but has identified potential conditions to partially offset the harm if the merger is allowed to proceed

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Policy | 12 September 2026

Maharashtra readies dedicated chemical policy, eyes 5,000-acre chemical parks

The state is also planning a Rs 1,000-crore Maharashtra Industries and Investment Fund to back research and development, technology readiness and innovation

Policy
Policy | 09 September 2026

India bets on deep-sea mining to secure critical minerals

The push comes as demand for critical minerals such as nickel, cobalt, copper and manganese accelerates

Policy
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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