Regulatory

Regulatory | 21 February 2023

AgroChem Summit 2023: Experts to discuss overhauling of regulatory ecosystem

Speakers are: Natubhai Meghjibhai Patel, MD, Meghmani Organics; S. K. Chaudhary, Founder & Director, Safex Group; Abhishek Aggarwal, President & COO, Bharat Rasayan & BR Agrotech; Dr. K. C. Ravi, Chief Sustainability Officer, Syngenta India; Dr. Brijesh Tripathi, Deputy Director – Chemistry, CIB&RC, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare; Vijay Jha, DGM – Regulatory Affairs, Rallis India; and Dr. Samir P. Dave, Secretary, PMFAI

Regulatory

Regulatory | 15 January 2023

ECHA receives PFASs restriction proposal under REACH from five EU nations

The national authorities of Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have submitted a proposal to ECHA to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) under REACH

Regulatory

Regulatory | 27 December 2022

OPCW and IICT conducts skill training program in chemical analysis in developing countries

Course prepares chemists from developing countries to analyse chemicals of concern related to the national implementation of Chemical Weapons Convention

Regulatory

Regulatory | 24 November 2022

ICC Sustainability Conclave 2022: Product stewardship is a journey beyond regulatory compliance

Chemical industry experts not in favor of stringent regulatory actions but instead bat for self regulation

Regulatory

Regulatory | 05 October 2022

OPCW and IICT enhance analytical skills of chemists from developing countries

Course strengthens national capacities for analysis of chemicals relevant to Chemical Weapons Convention

Regulatory

Regulatory | 23 September 2022

Perstorp announces toxicity targets to safeguard health and environment

No chemicals of concern should reach the consumer or professional market; and newly developed products should be safe and sustainable by design

Regulatory

Regulatory | 17 August 2022

NextGen Summit 2022: Govt must accommodate industry’s concerns in draft India REACH

Stakeholders hopeful about rolling out of 6th draft of India’s chemical regulations by end of 2022

Policy

Policy | 10 August 2025

Govt approves Rs 30,000-crore compensation to oil marketing companies for losses in domestic LPG

The compensation will be paid in twelve tranches

Policy

Policy | 10 August 2025

Cefic and ACC joint statement on US/EU trade deal

The U.S. and the EU are both original signatories to the Chemical Tariff Harmonization Agreement

Policy

Policy | 08 August 2025

OIL and IREL sign MoU to collaborate on rare earth and critical minerals

OIL and IREL's partnership marks a crucial milestone in India's pursuit of self-reliance in critical minerals and rare earth elements

Policy

Policy | 25 July 2025

India and UK sign CETA, secures duty-free access for 99% of India’s exports to UK

Bilateral trade between two countries stands at nearly US $56 billion, with a joint goal to double this figure by 2030

Policy | 20 July 2025

EU proposes new chemical exposure limits for workers

These new measures could save up to €1.16 billion in healthcare costs

Policy

Policy | 17 July 2025

Cabinet approves Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

The Scheme aims to enhance agricultural productivity, increase adoption of crop diversification and sustainable agricultural practices

Startups

Kiilto invests Estonian battery recycling startup

Kiilto invests Estonian battery recycling startup

Hylenr secures pre-series A funding of $ 3 million

Hylenr secures pre-series A funding of $ 3 million

Sasol to supply next-gen catalysts for INERATEC’s e-SAF

Sasol to supply next-gen catalysts for INERATEC’s e-SAF

Chemical

Evonik opens Asia’s first alkoxides plant on Jurong Island

Evonik opens Asia’s first alkoxides plant on Jurong Island

Grasim set to commission ECH and CPVC plants by March 2026

Grasim set to commission ECH and CPVC plants by March 2026

Asahi Kasei to double production capacity for photosensitive polyimide by 2030

Asahi Kasei to double production capacity for photosensitive polyimide by 2030

Petrochemical

BPCL records highest profits amongst all the PSU OMCs in FY 24-25

BPCL records highest profits amongst all the PSU OMCs in FY 24-25

DIC to build new epoxy resins production facility at Chiba plant

DIC to build new epoxy resins production facility at Chiba plant

HPCL standalone Q1 FY26 PAT soars by 1,128% YoY

HPCL standalone Q1 FY26 PAT soars by 1,128% YoY

Energy

BPCL, OIL sign agreement for City Gas Distribution in Arunachal Pradesh

BPCL, OIL sign agreement for City Gas Distribution in Arunachal Pradesh

ONGC commences monetisation of Chinnewala Tibba gas in RKOEA

ONGC commences monetisation of Chinnewala Tibba gas in RKOEA

Eni’s Nguya FLNG ready for phase 2 of Congo LNG project

Eni’s Nguya FLNG ready for phase 2 of Congo LNG project

Digitization

Hexaware, upGrad launch Agentic AI Academy to power Phase 2 of AI workforce transformation

Hexaware, upGrad launch Agentic AI Academy to power Phase 2 of AI workforce transformation

ChemConnect 2025: Session on

ChemConnect 2025: Session on "Digital Transformation in Chemical Supply Chains: Challenges & Opportunities"

Government launches Digital Agriculture Mission to transform Indian farming

Government launches Digital Agriculture Mission to transform Indian farming

Upcoming Events

November 06, 2025 Transforming Formulation R&D: Data, Digitalization, and Beyond

November 19, 2025 Agrochem Summit 2025

White Papers

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

Meridian to divest flooring division to Avery Dennison, unlocking next phase of growth

Corbion, Brain Biotech join forces to developbiobased antimicrobial compounds

ADAMA Q2 2025 net loss narrowed to $32 million

Briefs: Kansai Nerolac Paints and Deep Polymers

Silvin secures NSF certification for Super1Pack

US committed to work with India, Collaborate in energy space, economic growth: US Embassy official

BPCL, OIL sign agreement for City Gas Distribution in Arunachal Pradesh

Grasim set to commission ECH and CPVC plants by March 2026

dsm-firmenich to invest €70 million to expand India operations

Snehaa Organics IPO opens Aug 29

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

Everything you need to know about moving to an automated bagging machine: Yogesh Malani, Managing Director, Chronos Richardson India, (Premier Tech Systems and Automation)

Everything you need to know about moving to an automated bagging machine: Yogesh Malani, Managing Director, Chronos Richardson India, (Premier Tech Systems and Automation)

Powering Progress: Evolving landscape of EVs, semiconductors & battery chemicals

Powering Progress: Evolving landscape of EVs, semiconductors & battery chemicals

Interviews

Expanding Home and Personal Care (HPC) portfolio to drive growth: Vishal Sharma, Executive Director & CEO, Godrej Industries (Chemicals)

Expanding Home and Personal Care (HPC) portfolio to drive growth: Vishal Sharma, Executive Director & CEO, Godrej Industries (Chemicals)

Offering diverse and quality beauty care products: Pooja Dubey, Business Development Specialist - Personal & Health Care, CALDIC

Offering diverse and quality beauty care products: Pooja Dubey, Business Development Specialist - Personal & Health Care, CALDIC

Accelerating growth by expanding product portfolio and digital capabilities in India: Vishal Jawale, Managing Director - India & Regional Director - South Asia, Caldic India

Accelerating growth by expanding product portfolio and digital capabilities in India: Vishal Jawale, Managing Director - India & Regional Director - South Asia, Caldic India

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