Chemicals News Today

NITI Aayog reports sluggish development at Paradip PCPIR due to infrastructure and approval gaps, lagging behind Gujarat's Dahej hub despite attracting Rs 47,000 crore and generating 40,000 jobs.

In the week ending 11 September 2026, India's alternative-fuel car sales surpassed petrol vehicles. Meanwhile, surging crude prices above $110/barrel and tight supplies boosted petrochemical and commodity markets across Asia.

Kenya's demand for Tata Chemicals to exit over value-addition disputes tests India's economic diplomacy, highlighting Africa's push for local manufacturing versus foreign extraction rights.

Gujarat's textiles industry sees recovery in orders and export enquiries, but surging raw material, fuel, and chemical costs squeeze profit margins and strain working capital across the value chain.

Aarti Industries has commissioned Phase I of its Zone IV project in Jhagadia, Gujarat, adding specialized chemical manufacturing facilities for energy, agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and other industrial applications.

The global chloride form anion resin market is projected to grow at a 5-7% CAGR through 2035, driven by stringent water quality regulations and increasing demand in industrial and municipal sectors.

Jammu and Kashmir tops India in pesticide use at 3.69 kg/ha, sparking health and environmental crises. Experts urge a shift to natural farming, crop diversification, and environmental mitigation.

The global polymer hydrate inhibitor market is projected to grow at 4-6% annually through 2035, driven by deepwater flow assurance demands and a shift toward low-dosage solutions.

The global polymer-coated phosphate market is projected to grow at a 7-9% CAGR through 2035, driven by rising demand for controlled-release fertilizers, improved nutrient efficiency, and tightening environmental regulations.

Redmin Industries hosted its annual partner summit 'Redmin Horizon' in Dhaka on 12 September, bringing together distributors and senior officials to celebrate achievements and discuss innovation in the chemical and industrial sector.