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Shivtek Spechemi plans a ₹650 crore expansion across Gujarat and Rajasthan to increase annual production capacity from 150,000 to 650,000 metric tonnes, targeting ₹5,000 crore revenue by FY29.

Methanol prices remained firm but volatile during August as the Chinese market showed signs of recovery following July’s correction. Supply uncertainty, plant maintenance, lower inventories and Middle East geopolitical risks supported prices, while seasonal downstream weakness and higher imports limited upside. Indian prices remained elevated amid cautious buying and replacement-cost pressures.

Global private equity firms and local investors are competing to acquire a minority stake in an Indian speciality ingredients manufacturer, signaling strong investor interest in the sector.

Haldia Petrochemicals will inaugurate a ₹6,000-crore phenol and acetone facility in West Bengal by October 2026, boosting India's domestic chemical and manufacturing capacity.

India's push for E100 ethanol blending alongside its $26.6 billion e-mobility investment risks fragmenting the EV transition, raising concerns over infrastructure, water security, food supply, and regulatory alignment.

India's massive infrastructure expansion requires balancing execution speed with long-term durability. Adopting advanced construction chemicals, concrete admixtures, and waterproofing technologies is vital for asset performance and sustainability over 50 to 100 years.

Chambal Fertilisers commenced commercial production of High Density Ammonium Nitrate at its Rajasthan facility on August 20, 2026, boosting its technical chemicals portfolio and expanding industrial market reach.

India's chemical sector is shifting from scale to process control via continuous chemistry, enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and strengthening sustainability across specialty chemicals and advanced intermediates.

India's chemical reactor market is projected to grow through 2035, driven by diverse process industries like pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals, emphasizing industrial upgrading, trade exposure, and specialized equipment demand.

Chambal Fertilisers commenced commercial production of Technical Ammonium Nitrate at its Gadepan facility in Rajasthan, marking a major milestone in the company's industrial manufacturing expansion.