Chemicals News Today

India's air pollution debate overlooks agricultural nitrogen fertilizer emissions. Ammonia from farms combines with vehicle and coal emissions to form PM2.5, creating a complex environmental challenge requiring better measurement and policy coordination.

Indian petrochemical makers are shifting toward specialty chemicals and engineering plastics to curb import reliance, driven by upcoming policies, feedstock discussions, and joint ventures discussed at India Chem 2026.

Indian petrochemical producers are shifting focus to specialty chemicals, seeking technology partnerships and joint ventures to reduce import dependence, despite feedstock challenges and supply risks.

India's DGTR recommended provisional countervailing duties of $83.72-143.82 per tonne on Chinese polyvinyl chloride suspension resin imports, following findings that subsidized imports caused material injury to domestic producers.

The Directorate General of Trade Remedies has recommended a definitive countervailing duty ranging from 8.58% to 15.66% on clear float glass imports from Malaysia for a period of five years.

The China-India agricultural chemical relationship is shifting through diversified sourcing, trade moving toward higher-value products, and increased focus on regulatory alignment and sustainable farming practices.

Ladakh aims to become an organic Union Territory by learning from Sikkim's transition. Authorities must rigorously test produce, as residual chemicals linger longer in cold soils and prevent illegal pesticide smuggling.

The global fluid catalytic cracking market is projected to grow from USD 8.06 billion in 2026 to USD 11.7 billion by 2036, expanding at a steady 3.8% CAGR driven by petrochemical integration and heavy crude processing.

During October 16-22, 2026, China's methanol industry saw declining prices across the supply chain, driven by expectations of increased supply and weaker downstream demand.

India targets a $1 trillion chemical economy by 2040. States like Odisha and Maharashtra are boosting infrastructure and investments, while industry leaders urge stronger collaboration and technology adoption for sector growth.