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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.

China's compound fertilizer output is projected to reach 57.11 million tonnes in 2026, a 1.27 million tonne YoY decrease. The market faces oversupply, with utilization at 36%, leading to price pressure.

China's ethylene industry is projected to add 8.50 million t/y capacity in 2026, continuing its rapid growth. However, a slack downstream market will likely lead to weak supply-demand fundamentals, weighing on the market.

India extended anti-dumping duty on N-Butanol imports from EU, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, US until July 12, 2026. This duty, imposed in April 2021, continues during a sunset review initiated in September 2025 to protect domestic industry.

Mount Roofing & Structures invested Rs 250 crore to expand its Tumkur facility, adding automated panel and PEB lines. This boosts PUF panel capacity to 7,00,000 sq m/month and PEB to 2,500 MT/month, creating over 400 jobs.

Mount Roofing invested Rs 250 Cr in Tumkur, inaugurating new PUF and PEB plants. This expansion boosts PUF panel capacity to 7 lakh sqm/month, PEB to 2,500 MT/month, and creates over 400 jobs, strengthening its market position.

India Post and Agriculture Dept signed an MoU for a nationwide logistics network to transport pesticide, seed, and fertiliser samples. Leveraging 160,000 post offices, samples will reach labs in 48-72 hours, improving quality control and protecting farmers.