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18 August, 2026 11:33:29 IST

Population growth, not GDP, a more accurate predictor of polymer demand

20 August, 2026 11:25:54 IST

Micronutrients in the soil‑plant‑animal‑human continuum

Dr. Suresh Kumar Chaudhari, DG of The Fertiliser Association of India, highlights how hidden hunger persists despite adequate food...

20 August, 2026 11:17:53 IST

Paradigm shift: Re engineering India’s chemical and energy sovereignty with advanced coal gasification

Prof. M Ananth Baliga argues that coal gasification is central to India’s energy and chemical independence. With imports draining...

20 August, 2026 11:15:10 IST

The knowledge India cannot import

Ajaz Khan, Founder of Novyte Materials, warns that India’s dependence is not just on minerals but on know‑how. While...

20 August, 2026 11:07:39 IST

Building safer sites: The role of AI in construction safety

Kamarajan M, Head of Education at British Safety Council India, explains how AI is transforming construction safety. From hazard...

20 August, 2026 11:04:19 IST

Mid‑year 2026 outlook: A pivotal moment for American Chemistry

Martha Moore, Chief Economist at the American Chemistry Council, outlines how U.S. chemistry is navigating global uncertainty. Despite Middle...

18 August, 2026 15:40:59 IST

With expanded capacity in place, Sunshield Chemicals looks to niche markets to drive growth

Sunshield Chemicals Ltd., a leading manufacturer of speciality chemicals addressing niche requirements in a range of...

18 August, 2026 15:39:55 IST

BASF opens diaper and superabsorbents performance lab in Mumbai

German chemicals giant, BASF, has officially inaugurated its new Performance Lab for diapers and superabsorbents (SAP) at the...

18 August, 2026 15:39:17 IST

DCW plans iron oxide pigment capacity expansion; elevates Sudarshan Ganapathy as CEO

Mumbai-headquartered chlor-alkali and chemicals firm, DCW Ltd., has unveiled an investment programme of approximately Rs. 250-crore,...

18 August, 2026 15:38:46 IST

Ester-Loop jv secures second major sports brand commitment for recycled PET resin

Gurgaon-based polyester firms and polymers firm, Ester Industries, said its 50:50 joint venture with Canadian plastics...

18 August, 2026 15:37:48 IST

GNFC restarts Gujarat acetic acid plant after three-month shutdown

Gujarat Narmada Fertiliser Company (GNFC) has restarted its Bharuch acetic acid plant after a three-month shutdown caused by...

18 August, 2026 15:34:39 IST

BPCL stops supply of oxo-alcohols

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) has temporarily suspended oxo-alcohols supply (including 2-ethylhexanol and n-butanol) from its Kochi Refinery through...

18 August, 2026 15:33:33 IST

Again acquires Genomatica, merging AI molecule design with biomanufacturing scale-up

Danish technology company Again has acquired US-based Genomatica (Geno), uniting Again’s biomanufacturing scale-up capabilities with Geno’s AI-driven discovery...