Chemicals News Today

Anil Bhatia, VP & MD, Emerson India, emphasizes efficiency and productivity solutions as key drivers for automation in the chemical industry, effective November 28, 2025.

SAIL-Rourkela's crude coal tar auction saw bids rise. 10,000 tons sold on Nov 27 at INR 32,115/t, a INR 360/t increase from the previous Oct 31 auction where 9,500 tons were sold.

Eurofragance launched 'Olivante' at Beautyworld Middle East, a new sustainable luxury ingredient made from olive residual matter. Developed over two years, this 100% natural, patent-pending ingredient enhances scent profiles across categories for global markets.

IIT Delhi developed smart detergents (powder/liquid) to make everyday fabrics mosquito-repellent, reducing landings and combating rising mosquito-borne infections like dengue and malaria. A patent application has been filed.

India and the US are deepening anti-narcotics cooperation, establishing a Working Group in 2020. Their fifth meeting in October 2024 targeted synthetic drugs and precursor chemicals, aiming for safer communities and resilient supply chains.

Asia's naphtha margin firmed Thursday due to upbeat activity, but weak demand and preference for cheaper LPG in steam crackers weighed on sentiment, despite the increase.

Avaada Group plans ₹1 lakh crore investment over 5 years for a "sand-to-molecule" transition, including a Nagpur superfactory (7 GW module, 6 GW cell lines), 2,500 MWh battery storage, and 10,000 new jobs, focusing on green molecules.

Toluene prices in India increased due to short-term port tightness, while China saw marginal gains driven by steady demand and stable refinery output. Crude oil weakened globally, affecting sentiment across aromatics. Despite softer crude cues, local shortages will support Indian prices in the near term, keeping the overall outlook stable to slightly soft.

LANXESS launched new Biosecurity Solutions products (TH4+, BioVX, Virkon H20, Glutex GQ1) for the Indian poultry market at Poultry India Expo (Nov 26-28, Hyderabad) via Huvepharma and Alivira, aiming for healthier farm environments.

India's BIS will implement new Quality Control Orders in December 2025. Mandatory certification for p-Xylene (IS 17370:2020, Dec 19) and Toluene (IS 537:2011, Dec 22) is required for import and sale, ensuring product quality.