Chemicals News Today

Vipul Organics' Adimem unit has successfully acquired a membrane manufacturing platform from Aquaporin, expanding its production capabilities and operations at the Sayakha facility.

Acutaas Chemicals has launched a new pilot plant in Surat featuring OEB-4 containment capabilities to manufacture high-potency active pharmaceutical ingredients.

China's polypropylene spot prices surged past Yuan 10,000/t in September, hitting a five-year high driven by soaring costs, geopolitical conflicts, and plant maintenance, despite weak end-user demand.

Asian Paints commissioned its new 150,000 metric tons/year VAE plant in Dahej, Gujarat, as part of a 32.5 billion Indian rupee project to boost captive paint manufacturing operations.

Samir Somaiya assumed office as ICC President, aiming to boost India's $220 billion chemical industry toward a $1 trillion goal by 2040 through global competitiveness, innovation, and collaboration.

Ayana Bio and Zenfold acquired Meati Foods' fermentation assets worth millions for just $75,000 to scale plant cell culture platforms and production timelines in India.

Chiripal has increased its PET Polymer prices by ₹5 per kg, effective from 18 September 2026.

The global citrate-based chelation inhibitors market is projected to grow at a 4-6% CAGR through 2035, driven by food safety rules and stricter regulations on phosphate-based water treatment chemicals.

Brazilian petrochemical giant Braskem faces a severe crisis, struggling with a staggering 14.7 leverage ratio, R$56.5 billion in debt, and ongoing operational challenges amid a global industry downturn.

Vishnu Chemicals and France-based DCX Chrome formed a 50:50 joint venture to establish a greenfield 6,000 TPA high-purity chromium metal manufacturing facility in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.