Chemicals News Today

Epsilon Carbon secured Responsible Care recertification by ICC until March 2029 for its Vijayanagar complex, producing 215,000 TPA carbon black and 220,000 TPA specialty carbon. This assures operational integrity, market access, and customer trust, supporting growth.

SHAKTI Group commissioned a 178 TPD cryogenic Air Separation Unit in Karjan, Gujarat. This expands industrial gas production (LOX, LIN, LAR) to meet rising demand across industrial and medical sectors, strengthening its Western India presence.

The DGFT introduced six new SIONs (A-3702 to A-3707) for chemicals and pharma products like Artemether and Doxycycline Hyclate. This streamlines Advance Authorisation, allowing RAs to issue approvals directly, expediting processes for exporters.

Officials raided 6 mango shops/godowns in Muddebihal and Talikote, collecting samples to check for artificial ripening chemicals. They found XIANFENG-Ethylene Ripener packets with FSSAI logo, raising concerns about banned substances and public health.

Saudi Aramco increased LPG official selling prices, while Algeria’s Sonatrach reduced rates due to higher supply in the Mediterranean market, traders reported.

Berger Paints is expanding its presence in Uttar Pradesh's smaller towns and rural markets. With over 6,000 dealers, the company aims to deepen penetration, bolster brand visibility, and drive sales growth in this strategically important region.

Indonesia proposes anti-dumping duties (ADDs) from 5.52% to 36.62% on PP homopolymer imports from eight countries, following an investigation. This aims to protect domestic producers from dumping practices.

Commercial LPG rates hiked from June 1st, with a 19-kg cylinder now over ₹3,250 in Kolkata and ₹3,100 in Delhi. This intensifies cost pressures for urban businesses, fueling inflation concerns, while household LPG prices remain unchanged.

Acetone prices in India remained firm during Q2 2026 despite easing supply tightness and improved import availability. While elevated propylene and energy costs continue to support market levels, weak downstream demand and cautious purchasing activity have limited further upside. Market sentiment remains balanced with a mildly soft near-term outlook.

The EU is strengthening trade policy against Chinese imports, boosting local production of critical medicines (CMA by 2026) and chemicals. Facing alleged dumping and supply risks, the EU launched 33 investigations in 2024, imposing 30-40% duties on some Chinese goods.