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R&D | 07 May 2025

Gujarat Chem & Petchem Conference 2025 organises session on Industry & Academia: Forging Strategies to Expedite Innovation & Skill Development Session" on May 8 at Hotel Hyatt Place, Bharuch

Dr. Vishal Choudhary, Scientist 'F', Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India; Dr. Santosh Narayankhedkar, Dean of Academics, Somaiya Vidyavihar University; Chhayank Patel, Team Leader – Human Resources, Saint-Gobain India; Dr. Hemal Mehta, Head - R&D, Deccan Fine Chemicals (India); and Sonal Thakker, Partner, Hunt Partners – India are speakers

R&D
R&D | 05 May 2025

Gujarat Chem & Petchem Conference 2025 to highlight latest development in Lab Innovations, Applications, and Sustainability on May 9

Dr. S. Mangaleswaran, Head R&D - Green and Sustainable Chemistry, DCM Shriram Innovation Centre; Dr. Jagannath Jadhav, Assistant Vice President - R&D and Business Development, Indo Amines; Dr. Shrikant J. Wagh, Provost, UPL University of Sustainable Technology, and Dr. Mayank Dave, Head of Quality, Galaxy Surfactants are speakers

R&D
R&D | 01 May 2025

Borchers enhances technical lab capabilities in Pune

The Pune laboratory is part of the global network of Borchers’ technology centers

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R&D | 11 April 2025

IFF opens Citrus Innovation Center in Florida

IFF Center is powered by advanced technology, expert knowledge and a holistic citrus ecosystem in the heart of Florida’s citrus belt

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R&D | 11 April 2025

Tosoh and Keio University launch joint research to commercialize next-gen photonic polymers

Contributing to advanced information technology and medical solutions

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R&D | 10 April 2025

MGC and Panasonic develop urea resin with methanol produced from CO2

Reduces CO2 emissions by 20-30% compared to conventional methods

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R&D | 07 April 2025

Atlas Copco Tools launches innovation centre in Pune

The Innovation Centre is not just about showcasing cutting-edge solutions

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R&D | 04 April 2025

Wacker collaborates with RNAV8 Bio to enhance mRNA therapeutics development

This collaboration positions WACKER and RNAV8 as premium mRNA service providers

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R&D | 03 April 2025

IMCD to unveil ‘Mastering Simplicity’ at in-cosmetics Global 2025

The concept comprises of 10 exclusive formulations that embody the brand’s expertise in transforming complexity into smart, high-performance solutions.

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R&D | 02 April 2025

Nouryon sponsors Advanced Research facilities at ICT Mumbai

This initiative reflects Nouryon's commitment to supporting science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and fostering innovation

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R&D | 31 March 2025

H.B. Fuller launches new technology for commercial roofing adhesive

Canister-based adhesives can help reduce job site waste as canisters offer significant coverage area per unit and, when properly emptied, can be recycled depending on local regulations

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R&D | 28 March 2025

Lubrizol opens new technology, innovation center in India

New state-of-the-art facility in Maharashtra will enhance Innovation, R&D and application development for Lubrizol and its customers, serving both local-for-local and local-for-global needs

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R&D | 26 March 2025

BASF generated sales of about €11 billion from innovations in 2024

More than 1,100 patent applications, roughly 45 percent of which focus on sustainability

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R&D | 26 March 2025

Covestro to open automated laboratory for developing coating and adhesive formulations

Networked robotics allows more efficient data generation for even more segment-specific application testing

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R&D | 24 March 2025

BASF introduces two new flavor ingredients

Isobionics Natural beta-Sinensal 20 is the first Sinensal single isomer on the market produced using cutting-edge fermentation technology

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R&D | 24 March 2025

hubergroup chemicals presents bio-based UV oligomers at the European coatings show 2025

This enables the development of high-performance coatings that meet modern sustainability requirements

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R&D | 22 March 2025

CSIR-IIIM and HAPICO Industries sign MoU to develop novel biopesticides

The collaboration seeks to harness their potential for developing innovative and sustainable biopesticide solutions

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R&D | 18 March 2025

Cefic calls for smarter R&I funding to unlock innovation potential of Europe’s chemical industry

Develop a ‘one-stop-shop’ for the chemical industry through a centralised funding coordination platform (inspired by Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform

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R&D | 17 March 2025

Mitsui Chemicals sets up Coating Technical Center in India

Strengthening the ability to offer solutions for the Indian market

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R&D | 12 March 2025

H.E.L Group signs research agreement with the ICT, Mumbai

Collaboration with ICT Mumbai will focus on advancing process safety and chemical synthesis in India

Startups

Rubi raises $7.5M as carbon-to-materials tech hits $60M in deals
Rubi raises $7.5M as carbon-to-materials tech hits $60M in deals
Bengaluru startups score Rs 27 crore boost in deeptech manufacturing push
Bengaluru startups score Rs 27 crore boost in deeptech manufacturing push
India relaxes rules to boost deep-tech startups
India relaxes rules to boost deep-tech startups
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Chemical

Epigral posts record Q4 revenue as profit rebounds sharply
Epigral posts record Q4 revenue as profit rebounds sharply
ExxonMobil reports $4.2 billion Q1 earnings amid Middle East disruptions
ExxonMobil reports $4.2 billion Q1 earnings amid Middle East disruptions
PCBL Chemical posts sharp Q4 profit jump but full-year earnings slide
PCBL Chemical posts sharp Q4 profit jump but full-year earnings slide
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Petrochemical

LyondellBasell sells key European petrochemical assets to AEQUITA
LyondellBasell sells key European petrochemical assets to AEQUITA
GC and SCGC sign MoU to explore major petrochemical joint venture in Thailand
GC and SCGC sign MoU to explore major petrochemical joint venture in Thailand
Indorama Ventures doubles down on “execution era” strategy
Indorama Ventures doubles down on “execution era” strategy
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Energy

GSPC Group restructuring takes effect
GSPC Group restructuring takes effect
Air Products wins massive Samsung deal for new Pyeongtaek chip fab
Air Products wins massive Samsung deal for new Pyeongtaek chip fab
Adani Total Gas caps FY26 with growth surge despite global headwinds
Adani Total Gas caps FY26 with growth surge despite global headwinds
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Digitization

Covestro deepens robotics push with dual China deals in smart logistics & automation
Covestro deepens robotics push with dual China deals in smart logistics & automation
Solvay scales industrial IoT push with IMI to deploy 9,000 smart sensors across global plants by 2027
Solvay scales industrial IoT push with IMI to deploy 9,000 smart sensors across global plants by 2027
Emerson and OPSWAT strike global cybersecurity deal to fortify power and water infra
Emerson and OPSWAT strike global cybersecurity deal to fortify power and water infra
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Upcoming Events
May 15, 2026 Gujarat Chem & Petchem Conference 2026
June 11, 2026 Connected Process Development through a Unified Digital Platform: Materials, Data, and Actionable Insights
July 09, 2026 NextGen Chemicals & Petrochemicals Summit 2026

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From Policy To Performance: How Lubrizol Additives Supports India's Accelerated E20 Journey

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The Sprint to the Summit: Unlocking Lab Efficiency through Digital Transformation

Forbes Marshall - Need For Ongoing Improvement, Optimisation And Sustenance

Delivering on the Promise of Prescriptive Maintenance

Moving from Manual to Engineered Palletization

The Sprint to the Summit: Unlocking Lab Efficiency through Digital Transformation

The guiding role of fluidized and spouted bed technologies in particle building processes

Latest Stories

PCBL Chemical posts sharp Q4 profit jump but full-year earnings slide

Orbia posts stronger Q1 2026 results as EBITDA jumps 31%

SK Capital names Jason Grapski as MD to supercharge portfolio performance strategy

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ExxonMobil reports $4.2 billion Q1 earnings amid Middle East disruptions

Epigral posts record Q4 revenue as profit rebounds sharply

LANXESS tops sustainability rankings cementing global ESG standing

GSPC Group restructuring takes effect

Waaree Energies delivers record-breaking FY26

Adani Ports smashes FY26 targets & crosses 500 MMT milestone

Report
Digital Transformation In The Lab Delivering Efficiency & Sustainability
Digital Transformation In The Lab Delivering Efficiency & Sustainability
Role of Agilent Technologies to Serve Indian Chemical Market
Role of Agilent Technologies to Serve Indian Chemical Market

Opinion
Process audit of chemical plants for sustainability and optimized operations: MP Sukumaran Nair, Director, Centre for Green Technology & Management
Process audit of chemical plants for sustainability and optimized operations: MP Sukumaran Nair, Director, Centre for Green Technology & Management
Strengthening critical infrastructure security: Andreas Beerbaum, VP - Global Sales & Service and Physical Security, Octave
Strengthening critical infrastructure security: Andreas Beerbaum, VP - Global Sales & Service and Physical Security, Octave

Interviews
Targeting stronger top and bottom line growth for 2026: C. Rajarathinam, President - Marketing, Pon Pure Chemicals
Targeting stronger top and bottom line growth for 2026: C. Rajarathinam, President - Marketing, Pon Pure Chemicals
Deepening our footprint in beauty, color cosmetics, and home care: Jashan Bhumkar, Director, Soujanya Group
Deepening our footprint in beauty, color cosmetics, and home care: Jashan Bhumkar, Director, Soujanya Group
Expanding our capacities to target 2X revenue in next 3 years: Ishan Raveshia, Managing Director, VOXCO Pigments and Chemicals
Expanding our capacities to target 2X revenue in next 3 years: Ishan Raveshia, Managing Director, VOXCO Pigments and Chemicals

Videos
NextGen Summit 2024: Inviting Investment to achieve US $2 Trillion Chemical Economy by 2047
NextGen Summit 2024: Inviting Investment to achieve US $2 Trillion Chemical Economy by 2047
NextGen Summit 2024: NextGen Leaders' Role in Making India a Global Manufacturing Hub
NextGen Summit 2024: NextGen Leaders' Role in Making India a Global Manufacturing Hub
NextGen Summit 2024: Distribution Strategies for Fuelling Industry Growth
NextGen Summit 2024: Distribution Strategies for Fuelling Industry Growth