Chemicals News Today

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has announced a price revision across its polymer portfolio, effective August 13, 2026. Under the latest update, the price for LD EC grades has been revised upward by ₹3,000 per metric ton (MT). Prices for all other HDPE, LLDPE, and LDPE grades remain unchanged, rolling over from the previous pricing period, while PVC prices are revised up by ₹1000/mt.

GNFC has restarted its Gujarat acetic acid plant following a three-month shutdown caused by high methanol costs. The restart comes as Chinese typhoons disrupt shipments and drive up prices.

Navin Fluorine reported soaring sales across its businesses, with net profit more than doubling during the first fiscal quarter ended June 30.

The European Union has imposed definitive antidumping duties on PTA imports from South Korea and Mexico, as these dumped products captured a significant 28% of the EU market share.

Ishihara Chemical reported an 83.6% profit surge to 841 million, driven by a 12.8% increase in sales to 6.2 billion, fueled by strong demand in semiconductors and automotive chemicals.

Global experts gathered in Odisha to promote coal gasification for national self-reliance, featuring over 25 speakers, financial support schemes, and visits to advanced steelmaking facilities to reduce chemical imports.

Asian propylene prices rose by USD 20/mt on Tuesday, driven by firm energy costs and strong demand. FOB Korea reached USD 1035-1045/mt and CFR China hit USD 1065-1075/mt.

Since 1997, HI-BOND Construction Chemicals has manufactured over 255 specialty products with a 100,000 MT PCE capacity, supporting major infrastructure projects domestically and globally while advancing India's self-reliance.

Himadri Speciality Chemicals plans to scale Birla Tyres into a ₹3,000-crore business by targeting EV and SUV tyre segments, adding 400 SKUs, and commissioning a dedicated facility by FY28.

IITR Lucknow developed 'POP Guard' technology to detect 45 types of PFAS 'forever chemicals' and remove up to 90% of them from contaminated water within ten minutes.