Chemicals News Today

The global Purified Terephthalic Acid market is projected to grow at a 3.2% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, driven by rising demand for polyester fibers and PET packaging.

Epigral targets Rs 5,000 crore revenue by FY31, driven by capacity expansions in CPVC Resin and Epichlorohydrin at Dahej, backed by a Rs 650 crore capex funded through internal accruals.

The global insoluble sulfur market is projected to grow at a 3.5% CAGR through 2035, driven by rising demand for high-performance tires, which account for over 80% of total consumption.

The global antiscalants for mining market is projected to reach a market index of 160 by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 4.8%, driven by water scarcity, declining ore grades, and strict environmental regulations.

Industrial chemicals present India's biggest growth opportunity, with the current $150-200 billion market projected to reach $300 billion, driven by tighter Western green regulations and import substitution.

Assam and Gujarat have launched a 150-tonne-per-day e-methanol plant at Kandla with an investment exceeding Rs 1,200 crore to boost green energy and create 3,500 jobs.

Gujarat and Assam CMs laid the foundation for a Rs 2,300-crore e-methanol plant at Deendayal Port, Kandla. The 150-tonne-per-day facility will boost green shipping and create over 3,500 jobs.

The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals is preparing for Special Campaign 6.0 focusing on e-waste disposal and workplace efficiency, building on Special Campaign 5.0's achievements which generated over ₹9.18 lakh from scrap.

SAIL crude coal tar auction prices surged across Rourkela, Bhilai, and IISCO, reaching up to INR 71,000/t, driven by strong downstream pitch demand and healthy buyer interest.

PMFAI urged the Indian government to reject a proposed five-year Regulatory Data Protection provision in the Pesticide Management Bill, citing concerns over rising farmer costs and delayed generic entry.