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Climate change and year-round flowering force Keralam's cardamom farmers into heavy pesticide use, applying up to 24 annual spray rounds and risky chemical tank mixes that threaten local ecosystems.

PT Tripatra Engineers and Constructors supported PT Kaltim Parna Industri in constructing a 300 tons-per-day CO2 liquefaction plant in East Kalimantan, utilizing the CCU concept for industrial and food use.

Incessant rains have disrupted 20% of cracker production in key manufacturing hubs as wet weather halts the crucial drying process, compounding manufacturers' struggles to meet seasonal targets amid rising raw material costs.

The government extended customs duty exemption on cotton imports until December 31, 2026, to improve domestic supplies, ease input costs, and provide relief to the textile and apparel industry.

Authorities remanded two men to 14-day judicial custody following the unearthing of an illegal mephedrone laboratory in Jalaun, seizing drugs and chemicals valued at over 300 crore rupees.

In September 2026, Morocco's manufacturing producer prices rose 0.1% month-on-month, driven by gains in clothing and chemicals, while metallurgy and food prices declined, reflecting stable upstream pressures.

Drone strikes on a major Russian chemical complex highlight global supply chain vulnerabilities, prompting India to prioritize resilient domestic production and diversified sourcing for critical industrial chemicals.

Global panthenol market intelligence covers 29 countries, 207 exporters, and 287 importers, tracking trade transactions, export momentum, and monthly unit price benchmarks across major manufacturing and consumer hubs.

Oxea announced price hikes of up to €100/MT for oxo intermediates in Europe, effective November 1, 2026, driven by rising raw material, energy, and supply chain costs.

Remi Edelstahl Tubulars has secured orders worth Rs. 602.5 million for stainless steel welded and seamless tubes from leading private heat exchanger manufacturers in the thermal power sector.