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Mysuru-based startup NuSynth Technologies has raised Rs 36.5 crore in a Seed funding round co-led by Avaana Capital and Shastra VC to strengthen India's chemical R&D and innovation capabilities for the pharmaceutical sector.

Bengaluru-based chemical startup NuSynth Technologies has raised Rs 36.5 crore in a seed funding round led by Avaana Capital and Shastra VC to strengthen its research, development, and technology capabilities.

Sugarcane growers in Karnataka blocked highways, demanding higher sugarcane prices from Rs 5,500 to Rs 6,000 per tonne and increased sugar MSP, after talks with the Union Minister failed.

GHCL has commenced commercial production of liquid bromine at its new Gujarat facility, boasting an annual capacity of 2,800 metric tons to serve both domestic and international chemical markets.

Syngenta and Kyoyu Agri partnered to launch Cyclopyranil, a new rice herbicide tackling over 190 cases of resistant weeds globally, improving crop yields and providing flexible weed management in Asian markets.

In September, Japan's wholesale chemical prices rose 13.3% year-on-year, while overall PPI eased to 6.8%. Strong inflationary pressures may prompt further monetary tightening by the central bank.

Police seized 119 filled and 16 empty bags of subsidized agricultural urea at an Ahmedabad textile mill, exposing illegal industrial use and prompting a formal investigation into the supply chain.

European petrochemical producers are shifting from butadiene to raffinate-1 feedstock to ensure stability, manage costs, and navigate volatile market conditions and global supply chain disruptions effectively.

Global feedstock prices eased as oil fell on Russian supply prospects. Meanwhile, Indian polymer prices diverged, with RIL revising PE and SPL raising PS prices by INR 3/kg amid mixed domestic trends.

India’s chemical market presents a mixed outlook on October 12, 2026, as strong Chinese price momentum supports Phenol, Acetone, Methanol and selected aromatic chemicals, while fresh port arrivals improve domestic availability. Brent crude eased 1.36% to around $103.04–103.29/bbl, but Middle East shipping risks continue to support feedstock costs and import-replacement uncertainty.