Policy | 01 May 2026
CCFI pushes back against data exclusivity citing blow to farmers
Move contradicts “Atmanirbhar Bharat” & “Make in India” goals
Move contradicts “Atmanirbhar Bharat” & “Make in India” goals
India’s export roadmap envisions a balanced $1 trillion each from merchandise and services exports
CropLife India has recommended a Regulatory Data Protection framework of about five years
Exclude data protection from 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
The meeting addressed the ongoing West Asian crisis, with emphasis on enhancing sectoral resilience and developing alternative supply chains to mitigate external risks
Officials warned of mounting pressure from the Gulf region—critical to India’s energy and fertilizer lifelines—but insisted contingency systems are fully activated and holding.
The move comes amid rising concerns over packaging waste
Domestic production capacity of rare earth permanent magnet to reach 5,000 tonnes by 2030
The STB’s regulatory rollback supports President Trump’s push to bring manufacturing back home
The notification also clarifies the permitted sources of carbon dioxide used in methanol production
But industry leaders warn that key gaps remain — especially in measures designed to stimulate demand for low-carbon products
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
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