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Supreme Court's dismissal of a PIL seeking WHO standards for bottled water chemicals (antimony, DEHP) sparks debate. Critics argue poverty shouldn't dilute safety, citing Article 21 and Section 18 of the Food Safety Act, urging higher standards for all citizens.

India met 73% of its fertiliser needs domestically in 2025, a self-reliance milestone. Production surged from 433.29 lakh tonnes in 2021 to 524.62 lakh tonnes in 2025, driven by new plants and indigenous manufacturing.

Avro India's subsidiary launched India's largest 500 MTPM flexible plastic recycling plant in Ghaziabad, processing complex waste. With Rs. 25 crore invested, capacity will double by FY26, producing granules 40% cheaper than virgin plastic.

Technip Energies secured two major BPCL contracts in early 2026, valued at €250-€500 million. Projects include new polypropylene/Butene-1 units at Bina and India's first 3 MMTPA Petro Resid Fluidized Catalytic Cracker at Mumbai refinery.

Tanfac Industries will invest Rs. 495 crore to establish a 20,000 TPA fluorinated chemical manufacturing unit in Cuddalore, expected by November 2026. The company also approved Rs. 500 crore fund raising and share subdivision.

Nippon Paints India will invest ₹200 crore over 12-18 months for capacity expansion, new facilities, and acquisitions. With ₹3,000 crore FY25 revenue and 4-5% market share, it targets high-two digit growth and regional expansion.

India's 'Atmanirbhar' drive boosted fertiliser security, meeting 73% of demand domestically in 2025. Production surged from 433.29 lakh tonnes in 2021 to a record 524.62 lakh tonnes in 2025, reducing import dependence.

Uniper delays its 500MW Dutch hydrogen project, now targeting 200MW by 2026. It's pursuing green ammonia imports from India, including a new deal and an existing 250,000 tonnes/year agreement, due to domestic project hurdles.

Windjammer Capital has acquired MFG Chemical, a Chattanooga-based specialty chemicals developer serving water treatment and industrial coatings, from Platte River Equity....

Feedstock prices showed mixed movements across regions. Naphtha values remained stable, with C&F Japan assessed at $535/mt, unchanged from previous levels. Propylene prices, however, reflected regional divergence. In the US, FD US Gulf propylene was stable at 26.20 cents/lb. European propylene saw a sharp increase, with both CIF and FD NWE rising by €50/mt to €670/mt. In Asia, CFR China propylene edged up by $5/mt to $745/mt, while FOB Korea prices held steady at $710/mt.