Chemicals News Today

The Rajasthan High Court upheld the cancellation of seven lease deeds covering 271 acres of industrial land allotted to Arfat Petrochemicals, ruling that lessees cannot retain government land violating allotment conditions.

India has banned the highly toxic herbicide Paraquat Dichloride due to severe health risks and fatal poisoning concerns, joining nearly 70 countries in prohibiting the chemical under the Insecticides Act.

Indian chemical markets are showing a firm-to-volatile bias as Brent rises above $105/bbl and the rupee weakens, increasing import replacement costs. China’s holiday-related data gap is limiting fresh price discovery, while Acetic Acid and Methanol show the strongest confirmed upward momentum.

Tata Chemicals Mithapur launched Suraksha Gurukul, an advanced safety training centre featuring vehicle simulators, VR modules, and practical demonstrations to strengthen workforce safety competence and support its Zero Harm goal.

Nissan Chemical is setting up a manufacturing facility in Gujarat through its joint venture to produce its new rice herbicide Ryzonic, targeting commercial rollout by 2027 and operations by fiscal 2028.

Pidilite Industries partnered with South Korea's Hwaseung Chemical to introduce advanced, eco-friendly footwear adhesive technologies for Indian manufacturers, boosting India's growing manufacturing ecosystem.

On September 28, 2026, China's futures market opened lower across major polymers: PP fell to RMB 8576/MT, LLDPE dropped to RMB 8173/MT, and PVC declined to RMB 4701/MT.

Asian Nylon 6 prices declined due to weak demand, whereas Nylon 66 prices increased driven by higher raw material costs.

Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd partnered with Deendayal Port Authority to set up India's first port-based e-methanol plant in Gujarat, involving a Rs 2,300-crore investment and a daily capacity of 150 tonnes.

The Assam Cabinet approved a Rs. 110 billion investment by JK Lakshmi Cement for a clinker unit and four grinding units, projected to generate 2,000 direct jobs and boost regional industrial infrastructure.