Chemicals News Today

China's green agriculture pilot cut chemical fertiliser use by 9.9% while keeping grain output stable. This signals growth opportunities for India's chemical sector in sustainable agricultural inputs and precision-farming solutions.

The global glycine betaine biostimulants market is projected to grow at a 6.8% CAGR through 2035, offering significant export, R&D, and manufacturing growth opportunities for Indian agrochemical companies amidst rising climate stress.

A new report warns that an 81.3% surge in soda ash imports threatens India's domestic manufacturers and clean tech ambitions, urging immediate WTO-compliant safeguard quotas to protect local industries and jobs.

Central Gujarat drives India's chemical growth, contributing significantly to national GDP and exports with over 60 percent of petrochemical production, integrated industrial clusters, and robust downstream manufacturing networks.

Gujarat Fluorochemicals has incorporated a new wholly owned subsidiary, GFCL EV Critical Minerals Limited, with an initial capital of ₹1 lakh to expand its presence in the electric vehicle battery chemicals sector.

Blue Jet Healthcare plans a ₹2,300 crore greenfield pharmaceutical plant in Andhra Pradesh, targeting FY2028-29 operations. Phase 1 holds ₹1,000 crore approval, creating 2,000 total jobs.

Prime Minister Modi urged Indian farmers to adopt natural farming to improve soil health, while highlighting massive fertiliser subsidies, including ₹62,370 crore approved for rabi season inputs.

India and Bangladesh banned paraquat, a highly toxic herbicide linked to suicides and neurological risks, joining over 70 countries in a move expected to save thousands of lives.

Union Minister Kumaraswamy highlighted India's manufacturing growth driven by PM Modi's vision while launching a major silicone adhesives facility in Tumakuru, amidst political exchanges with Karnataka leaders.

Chandra Asri targets 21 million tons capacity by 2027, diversifying into energy and infrastructure. For nine months of 2026, revenue reached USD 8.2 billion with a net income of USD 395 million.