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Current Chemicals secured fresh investment to expand its Cleveland facility, targeting 1,000 metric tons of annual rare-earth fluoride production to strengthen the domestic supply chain for high-performance magnets.

Researchers developed a sustainable bioplastic blend containing 30 percent grass fibers from fallow meadows, increasing impact strength by 20 percent and reducing fossil raw material and energy consumption.

JSW Dulux achieved double-digit volume growth despite crude oil cost pressures, targeting 12-13 percent EBITDA margins, expanding its dealer network, and leveraging strong urban real estate demand.

Kennesaw State researcher Andrew Haddow has received a three-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) worth $517,956 to study the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or “forever chemicals,” on mosquitoes.

Food grade phosphoric acid is heading towards steady growth through 2035, powered by cola demand, expanding food processing, and better purification technology. The market also stays tightly linked to fertilizer-grade supply, so pricing and availability can shift fast.Why this matters: If you follow beverages or ingredients, this is a classic supply chain story. Colas still drive most demand, while Asia-Pacific leads growth. At the same time, stricter food safety rules and clean-label pressure are pushing buyers toward higher-purity, better-documented suppliers.Impact on Indian Chemical MSMEs: Growing demand for food-grade phosphoric acid, driven by beverage and food processing industries, offers opportunities for Indian chemical MSMEs. Increasing demand for high-purity ingredients can encourage investments in purification technologies, quality certifications and manufacturing capabilities. Domestic producers can strengthen value-added chemical production, reduce import dependence and explore export opportunities in speciality food ingredients.

GAIL’s subsidiary GMPL has brought its 1.25 MTPA PTA plant in Mangalore back to life, giving India a fresh boost in a key petrochemical raw material. The company will sell the output as G-Tex.Why this matters: If you follow textiles, packaging, or polyester, this is a big deal. PTA feeds fibre, yarn, and PET resin production, so the new plant should help cut imports, improve local supply, and support downstream manufacturers.Impact on Indian Chemical MSMEs: The commissioning of GMPL’s large-scale PTA plant strengthens India’s domestic petrochemical manufacturing ecosystem and creates opportunities for downstream MSMEs. Improved availability of key raw materials can support polyester, textile and packaging manufacturers, reduce import dependence and encourage investment in processing, ancillary industries, logistics and value-added chemical products.

Prasol Chemicals reported a strong September quarter, with profit more than doubling and revenue hitting a record for the period. The gains were driven by better realisations, a richer product mix and margin expansion, even as the company dealt with supply chain disruption, higher freight costs and tighter working capital.

India’s chemicals and petrochemicals industry is being reshaped by a mix of investment incentives, industrial parks, research funding and stricter standards. DD News reported that the sector is using these levers to expand capacity, improve safety and deepen its role in global supply chains. With FDI rising, output increasing and new schemes such as BHAVYA Rasayan and the RDI programme coming into play, the focus is shifting from scale alone to competitiveness, technology and environmental compliance.

IndexBox expects the PET catalyst market to grow steadily through 2035, supported by stronger rPET output and continued demand for bottle-grade resin. Asia-Pacific is projected to lead expansion as packaging producers and recyclers scale capacity across the region.

JSW Dulux had a strong second quarter, with revenue rising 21.3 per cent to ₹961.9 crore on a retained-business basis. Volume jumped 21 per cent, helped by festive demand in decorative paints and a sharp pickup in industrial coatings.Why this matters: If you are tracking the paints space, this shows demand is still holding up even with inflation biting. EBITDA rose 4.4 per cent to ₹110.9 crore, while net profit fell as higher costs and geopolitical pressures squeezed margins.mpact on Indian Chemical MSMEs: JSW Dulux’s strong revenue growth highlights rising demand in India’s paints and coatings industry, creating opportunities for chemical MSMEs supplying resins, pigments, additives and specialty ingredients. Increased industrial activity and consumption could encourage smaller manufacturers to expand capacities, develop innovative formulations, improve product quality and strengthen their position in domestic supply chains.