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Jalpaiguri small tea growers urged the agriculture department to strictly ban the toxic pesticide Monocrotophos to protect regional exports, as around 50,000 growers produce over half of north Bengal's tea.

India's proposed paraquat ban highlights the need for continuous pesticide risk assessment and a managed agricultural transition, as weeds cause annual crop losses estimated at nearly ₹92,000 crore.

Asahi Dyes and Chemicals has launched a US$ 20.4 million plant in Biyagama, adding jobs and local capacity for textile chemicals. The facility links Japanese technology with Sri Lankan manufacturing ambitions and is being positioned as a step towards deeper apparel-sector integration.

IG Petrochemicals reported a 30% revenue rise to INR 625 crore and EBITDA soaring to INR 120 crore in Q1 FY27, driven by strong product realizations and newly extended anti-dumping duties.

Take Root Bio and Heriot-Watt University successfully converted 95,000 tonnes of annual salty whey dairy waste into bioethanol, promoting circular economy and reducing environmental pressures.

IndexBox expects molybdenum-based coating chemicals to grow steadily through 2035 as chromate replacement accelerates in automotive and aerospace applications. Supply tightness, raw material volatility and regional compliance demands will shape winners in the market.

Aditya Birla Chemicals is betting on an integrated strategy that links commodity strength with specialty growth, backed by energy efficiency and global manufacturing. In comments carried by Indian Chemical News, Jai Prakash Singh said the company sees sustainability, process innovation and chemical parks as key to long-term competitiveness.

Dhanuka Agritech reported a weaker June quarter, with net profit falling 35 per cent and income also declining year on year. At the same time, the company outlined a new ₹200 crore pesticide plant in Nagpur, signalling a continued push to expand capacity despite softer earnings.

Execution by October-end to support Q2-Q3; June quarter revenue more than doubles to ₹175 crore

The EOW is probing a complaint against a Vapi-based trader who allegedly procured chemicals worth Rs 6.3 crore from three manufacturing units and failed to clear outstanding dues of Rs 4.6 crore.