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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

Policy
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

Policy
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

Policy
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

Policy
Policy | 18 June 2026

EU strikes deal to overhaul chemicals, cosmetics and fertilisers rules

Negotiators also agreed revisions to the recently updated CLP Regulation

Policy
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

Policy
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

Policy
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

Policy
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

Policy
Policy | 29 April 2026

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

Exclude data protection from Pesticides Management Bill 2025

Policy
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

Policy
Policy | 06 April 2026

India moves to calm nerves as Gulf crisis ripples across fuel, fertilizer & shipping

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.

Policy
Policy | 01 April 2026

EU Commission unveils new guidelines to overhaul packaging rules

The move comes amid rising concerns over packaging waste

Policy
Policy | 26 March 2026

India accelerates rare earth and lithium exploration, says Dr. Jitendra Singh

Domestic production capacity of rare earth permanent magnet to reach 5,000 tonnes by 2030

Policy
Policy | 16 March 2026

ACC applauds STB move to break rail monopolies, boost competition

The STB’s regulatory rollback supports President Trump’s push to bring manufacturing back home

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