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Acetic acid prices remained firm but volatile as China moved from supply-driven strength toward a more balanced market. Plant restarts are improving availability, while cautious downstream buying is limiting further gains. In India, import dependence and changing replacement costs continue to influence prices, keeping the market range-bound with a firm bias.

ICAR-IARI scientists developed bio-enriched manure from steel slag and iron ore tailings, reducing chemical fertilizer use by 20 percent while boosting crop production by 10 to 20 percent.

Novonesis will invest Rs 6,600 crore over four years to expand its Patalganga enzyme manufacturing facility in Maharashtra, aiming to meet growing demand across emerging markets by 2030.

Berger Paints India's construction chemicals business crossed the ₹1,500 crore milestone in FY26, recording a 25% CAGR over three years, driven by strong demand for waterproofing and tiling solutions.

Resil Chemicals aims to double its business in three years by focusing on R&D, sustainable polyurethane technology, and 24 patents, showcasing innovations at India ITME to expand globally.

India's vast coal reserves can drive growth beyond power through gasification, supported by a 37,500 crore rupee scheme aiming to gasify 100 million tonnes by 2030, reducing imports and boosting steel and chemicals.

Engro Holdings signed a share purchase agreement to sell its 56.19% stake in Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited to Lotte Chemical Pakistan for approximately PKR 19.7 billion, subject to regulatory approvals.

A CSIR-CSMCRI study confirms the Mithapur coastal ecosystem remains healthy and productive near Tata Chemicals' wastewater discharge, supporting 637 birds across 40 species, mangroves, and diverse marine life.

China Bazaar futures opened with mixed trends on September 2, 2026. PP and LLDPE opened lower at 8435 RMB/MT and 8188 RMB/MT respectively, while PVC opened higher at 4906 RMB/MT.

Latest feedstock offers update shows mixed price movements globally for key petrochemicals including Naphtha, Propylene, Ethylene, Styrene, PTA, and MEG as of September 2, 2026.