Chemicals News Today

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off Upper Assam's first foreign cargo shipment carrying 540 tonnes of methanol from Dibrugarh to Bangladesh, reviving historic river trade after 70 years.

The US sanctioned 10 entities, six individuals—including five Indian nationals—and five vessels over the illicit trade of Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products worth millions.

State-owned PT Pupuk Indonesia plans to build and revitalize eight industrial plants over five years to boost food security, backed by a strong H1 2026 net profit of Rp8.51 trillion.

At the 5th Global Cotton Conference, India's textile sector urged price stability and assured supply. The industry aims to build a $350 billion market by 2030, supported by a ₹5,659.22 crore productivity mission.

Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals has invited expressions of interest to form a joint venture for developing a 500,000 tonnes per year green ammonia production facility at its Jamnagar unit.

India proposes $54–$366/MT anti-dumping duties on PET film imports from China, Thailand, and Bangladesh, while Haldia Petrochemicals and Primo Chemicals advance key capacity and supply projects.

India has tightened import permits for industrial and dual-use chemicals like acrylonitrile, with permits remaining valid for one to three years depending on registration.

India's DGTR has initiated a sunset review of antidumping duties on TDI imports from China, Japan, and South Korea following domestic producers' concerns over financial losses and excess Asian capacity.

Heraeus has integrated its Indian facility into its global precious metal catalysts manufacturing network, expanding its range of powder and shaped carbon-supported catalysts.

Asian LLDPE prices showed mixed trends, with steady rates in Far East and Southeast Asia due to holidays, while South Asian markets rose on higher freight costs and import offers.