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Policy | 01 February 2026

Budget 2026–27: Chemical industry hails growth-oriented policies and new dedicated parks

The government announced a scheme to support states in establishing three dedicated Chemical Parks using a cluster-based "plug-and-play" model

Policy
Policy | 01 February 2026

Budget 2026–27: Sitharaman unveils multi-lingual AI tool Bharat Vistaar for farmers

The tool integrates AgriStack digital records with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) package of practices to provide customised, real-time advice on weather, soil health, and pest management

Policy
Policy | 31 January 2026

ACFI urges Budget 2026-27 to slash pesticide import duty to 5% to cut farmer costs

The changing cropping patterns and agroclimatic conditions make it essential that farmers are provided with a broader range of cost-effective products

Policy
Policy | 30 January 2026

IEW 2026: India well prepared for geopolitical flux while remaining at centre stage of global energy dialogue, says Puri

The Union Minister also emphasised the government’s push on compressed biogas, green hydrogen, and indigenous clean-energy technologies, alongside continued investments in conventional fuels

Policy
Policy | 27 January 2026

Impact of India-EU Trade Agreements on Indian chemical industry

Tariff reductions (India's average 9.3% on EU goods dropping) will make EU chemicals, machinery, and plastics cheaper in India

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Policy | 23 January 2026

CropLife India sounds alarm on unchecked online pesticide sales

CropLife India emphasized that emerging risks linked to online sales must be addressed “clearly and explicitly.”

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Policy | 21 January 2026

European business associations welcome the signature of EU-Mercosur FTA

The agreement opens access to over 270 million consumers by eliminating trade barriers and removing tariffs on more than 90% of EU exports

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Policy | 20 January 2026

Trump moves to curb critical minerals imports, citing national security threat

As of 2024, the country was 100 percent net-import dependent for 12 critical minerals and at least 50 percent reliant for another 29

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Policy | 15 January 2026

Cefic urges prompt, high-quality 2026 delivery as Critical Chemicals Alliance holds meeting

The rate of closures in the EU chemical industry is unprecedented

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Policy | 08 January 2026

Government invites public comments on draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025

New Bill to replace the Insecticides Act, 1968 and the Insecticides Rules, 1971

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Policy | 02 January 2026

Fertilizer Subsidy: India goes fully digital in a landmark reform

Approximately Rs. 2 lakh crore of fertilizers subsidy to be processed through digital platform

Policy
Policy | 30 December 2025

THINK Gas applauds PNGRB’s Unified Tariff to enhance affordability of CNG and PNG

Under the revised tariff, THINK Gas customers in Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka are expected to benefit from CNG and domestic PNG price reductions

Policy
Policy | 27 December 2025

Performance report of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas in 2025

Public sector oil marketing companies have set up 1,064 energy stations across the country as of 1st November, 2025

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Policy | 19 December 2025

Europe faces chemical industry collapse as Chinese imports flood market: Ratcliffe

Between 2022 and 2027, 90 chemical plants have either closed or announced plans to shut, wiping out nearly 25 million tonnes of production capacity

Policy
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

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