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

Policy
Policy | 09 March 2026

India notifies green ammonia and green methanol standards to accelerate hydrogen mission

The notification also clarifies the permitted sources of carbon dioxide used in methanol production

Policy
Policy | 07 March 2026

EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act could boost decarbonisation, but chemicals sector wants more

But industry leaders warn that key gaps remain — especially in measures designed to stimulate demand for low-carbon products

Policy
Policy | 26 February 2026

FM Sitharaman launches National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0

NMP 2.0 estimates monetisation potential of Rs. 16.72 lakh crore

Policy
Policy | 23 February 2026

Cefic, Fertilizers Europe, and Plastics Europe demand immediate release of Industrial Accelerator Act

The Industrial Accelerator Act is deeply needed: it is a crucial signal that the Commission intends to act now

Policy
Policy | 21 February 2026

India moves to break critical mineral dependence, eyes global leadership

India is positioning itself as an attractive destination in the global critical minerals landscape to secure its strategic and economic future

Policy
Policy | 19 February 2026

Agrochem body CCFI urges government to refine Pesticide Management Bill 2025 with key recommendations

The Federation contends that current regulations unfairly prohibit the export and distribution of products banned domestically

Policy
Policy | 16 February 2026

Europe must act now to save chemical industry from "Unsurvivable" market pressures: Sir Jim Ratcliffe

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.

Policy
Policy | 12 February 2026

DCPC to launch Chemical Parks scheme via competitive bidding among states, says JS (Chemicals) Aron

DCPC is strategizing the best path forward for CCUS

Policy
Policy | 12 February 2026

Chemical Parks: Strengthening India’s chemical manufacturing

The initiative seeks to strengthen domestic chemical manufacturing, reduce reliance on imports, and enhance global competitiveness

Policy
Policy | 10 February 2026

UK chemical output drops 60% since 2021 as industry fights for survival: CIA

UK chemical industry witnesses decarbonisation through deindustrialisation

Policy
Policy | 07 February 2026

Putin pushes chemical self-sufficiency with 2030 production goals

Russia launches 'New Materials' project, targets 130+ chemical products by 2030

Policy
Policy | 02 February 2026

Budget 2026–27: Rs. 10,000 crore Biopharma Shakti to take India beyond conventional pharma into next industrial phase, says Dr. Jitendra Singh

Nuclear import duty exemptions aligned with SHANTI Act reforms to boost potential investors

Policy
Policy | 02 February 2026

Budget 2026–27: New era for pharma sector, says J. P. Nadda

Budget reflects the Government’s strong commitment to a developed and self-reliant India, says Anupriya Patel

Policy
Policy | 01 February 2026

Budget 2026–27: Government to support states in developing three new dedicated chemical parks

This marks the first time direct budgetary support has been provided for dedicated chemical park infrastructure

Policy
Policy | 01 February 2026

Budget 2026–27: Capital goods for Li-ion and sodium antimonate exempted from BCD

The list of exempted items now includes 35 additional capital goods specifically for EV battery manufacturing

Policy
Policy | 01 February 2026

Budget 2026–27: CropLife India welcomes ‘Bharat Vistaar’

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

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