Latest Indian Chemical and Petrochemical News, statistics, Research and events... indianchemicalnews.com
Regulatory
Regulatory | 08 September 2025

PMFAI urges government action on US tariff shock

The PMFAI also argues that the tariff hike on pesticides imports in USA is not only a trade issue but also a pharmaceutical, public health and food security challenge

Regulatory
Regulatory | 29 August 2025

Stay on proposed ban on 12 molecules in Punjab recommended on basmati for pest control: CCFI

CCFI clarifies that the High Court's stay applies to the ban notification

Regulatory
Regulatory | 21 August 2025

India extends anti-dumping duty on TDI from EU and Saudi Arabia

India has extended anti-dumping duty on Toluene Di-isocyanate (TDI) imports from the EU and Saudi Arabia until March 1, 2026

Regulatory
Regulatory | 20 August 2025

ChemConnect 2025: Session on "Navigating Regulatory Complexity in Global Chemical Logistics"

Speakers are: Anant Pant, Director Supply Chain - India, Middle East and Africa, The Lubrizol Corporation; Sanjiva Kumar Rayavarapu, Head - Supply Chain, Godrej Industries Limited (Chemicals); Shanker Kuppuswamy, Former CEO, Nicer Globe; Pradeep Nair, Head - Logistics & Exim, Huntsman Solutions India; and Abhishek P. Rao, Founder, CSRLSC & Advisor to Chairman, RSA Global

Regulatory
Regulatory | 18 August 2025

India recommends anti-dumping duty on PVC resin imports

This measure aims to stabilize PVC resin prices, normalize channel inventory, and encourage distributor restocking

Regulatory
Regulatory | 12 August 2025

Punjab High Court grants stay on ban of 12 pesticide molecule

CCFI sought quashing of the impugned Notification as a blatant abuse of statutory powers

Regulatory
Regulatory | 29 July 2025

EU opens in-depth investigation into ADNOC's acquisition of Covestro

The preliminary investigation indicates that ADNOC and Covestro may receive foreign subsidies distorting the EU internal market

Regulatory
Regulatory | 28 July 2025

India withdraws QCOs for acetic acid, methanol, and aniline

These QCOs, originally issued in August 2019, mandated that manufacturers and importers of these chemicals obtain Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification to sell their products in the Indian marke

Regulatory
Regulatory | 23 July 2025

Rosneft terms EU sanctions on Nayara refinery as illegal

The European Union's grounds for imposing sanctions are completely far-fetched and false in content

Regulatory
Regulatory | 18 July 2025

Clariant rejects LyondellBasell’s allegations related to ethylene purchase cartel

Clariant firmly rejects the allegation and will adamantly defend its position in the proceedings

Regulatory
Regulatory | 17 July 2025

ICAR must test the effectiveness of biostimulants for farmers: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

A complete review is essential to assess how useful they are to farmers and if they aren’t helpful, they must not be allowed to be sold

Regulatory
Regulatory | 04 July 2025

OPCW holds Asia Meeting in New Delhi

The 3 days Regional Meeting is expected to strengthen regional cooperation between Asian countries in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention

Regulatory
Regulatory | 04 July 2025

European Commission fines Alchem for participating in pharmaceutical cartel

The companies admitted taking part in the cartel in exchange for reduced fines but Alchem did not settle

Regulatory
Regulatory | 26 June 2025

ECHA adds three hazardous chemicals to the Candidate List

The Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) now contains 250 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment

Regulatory
Regulatory | 12 May 2025

Impact of the UK-India FTA on Indian chemical industry

The UK-India FTA is poised to be a game-changer for India’s chemical industry, particularly organic chemicals, with projected export growth of 130% by 2027 and enhanced market access

Regulatory
Regulatory | 01 May 2025

Carbon tax is ‘killing manufacturing’ in UK, says INEOS Chairman Ratcliffe

A tax designed to reduce emissions is, in practice, killing manufacturing, making the UK more dependent on imports and is increasing emissions

Regulatory
Regulatory | 21 April 2025

AdvanSix files patent infringement lawsuit against Arxada group companies

The lawsuit centers around infringement activities related to AdvanSix’s proprietary EZ-BLOX, 2-pentanone oxime

Regulatory
Regulatory | 14 April 2025

EU advances toy safety regulations to protect kids from toxic chemicals

The new Toy Safety Regulation will update the safety requirements that toys must meet to be marketed in the EU

Regulatory
Regulatory | 07 April 2025

Impact of reciprocal tariffs on India’s chemical sector is expected to be minimal: CareEdge

Jefferies flagged concerns over the newly imposed 27% tariff for Indian specialty chemical firms warning that short-term earnings could be negatively impacted

Regulatory
Regulatory | 07 April 2025

SOCMA statement on reciprocal tariffs and US manufacturing strategy

Many SOCMA members are now confronting significantly higher costs for the raw materials

Policy
Policy | 13 September 2025

PM to inaugurate Rs. 4,200 crore bioethanol plant at Numaligarh Refinery; lay foundation of Rs. 7,200 crore PP plant

Modi will lay the foundation stone of 360 KTPA polypropylene plant, spread into 600 acres of land at NRL

Policy
Policy | 12 September 2025

ACFI demands sops to set up agrochemical manufacturing hubs

India’s agrochemical exports nearly treble in 10 years to $3.3 billion in FY25, according to ACFI-Deloitte Report

Policy
Policy | 12 September 2025

Chemical Secretary Verma seeks 'structured inputs' from industry for development of chemical parks

The meeting witnessed brainstorming on trade remedial frameworks, streamlining QCOs & BIS implementation, navigating FTAs, BTAs with the US, EU, and Asia

Policy
Policy | 10 September 2025

India cancels provisional registration of 8,000+ biostimulants

As of now, the Government of India has included only 146 biostimulant products in the Schedule VI of the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO), 1985

Policy
Policy | 08 September 2025

Impact of revision in GST rates on biopesticides and fertilizer feedstock

Reduced GST improves input tax credits (ITC) for manufacturers, lowering production costs and enhancing competitiveness against imports.

Policy
Policy | 04 September 2025

Cabinet approves Rs. 1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote critical mineral recycling

It will provide incentive for the recycling value chain which is involved in actual extraction of critical minerals and not the value chain involved in only black mass production

Startups

Chemical

Petrochemical

Energy

Digitization