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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.

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.

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.

The BioAgri Input Producers Association proposed a 25% reduction in chemical fertilisers in India, aiming to save ₹40,000 crore annually in subsidies and improve long-term soil health.

A new review highlights how innovative chiral metal ligand architectures, including BINAP, oxazolines, and BINOL complexes, are advancing asymmetric catalysis to drive greener and more precise chemical manufacturing.

The BioAgri Input Producers Association calls for a phased 25% reduction in chemical fertilizers and pesticides, potentially saving ₹40,000 crore annually, ahead of its BIOAGRI 2026 summit in Hyderabad.

Saudi Arabia's falling film evaporators market is import-dependent and projected to grow at mid-to-high single digits through 2035, driven by water infrastructure, petrochemicals, and food processing investments.

Shree Pushkar started commercial production at Unit-5, adding 6,000 MTPA to its dyes capacity. This integrated facility aims to meet rising demand, boost revenue, and scale domestic and global chemical sales.

Godavari Biorefineries secured a European patent for a biodegradable biofiller made from lignocellulosic biomass, designed to partially replace carbon black in rubber products and enhance industrial sustainability.

In ESY 2025-26, India's ethanol supplies reached 895 crore litres by August, with grain-based feedstocks driving nearly 70% of the total, led significantly by maize and surplus FCI rice.