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Bangladesh's BKMEA urged the government to repeal the 2026-29 import policy clause banning knit fabric imports, warning that ongoing local gas shortages and clearance delays threaten garment export orders.

Aarti Industries commissioned Phase I of its Zone IV project in Gujarat, starting commercial production of Calcium Chloride, PEDA, and a Multipurpose Plant to strengthen its specialty chemicals portfolio.

Aarti Industries commissioned Phase I of its Zone IV project in Gujarat, introducing Calcium Chloride, PEDA, and a Multipurpose Plant to boost high-value manufacturing and downstream integration.

Asia's petrochemical prices rose due to surging crude above $97/barrel and tight regional supply. Restocking is anticipated in China and India, though uneven demand and operating cuts persist in some sectors.

In July 2026, Canada's sulphur exports reached 444,100 mt at $1,181/mt, while imports were 881.205 mt. Sulphuric acid exports totaled 159,800 mt at $217/mt, with imports at 8,126 mt.

An ICRIER paper recommends a flexible ethanol blending strategy, suggesting a temporary reduction from E20 to E15 during agricultural shortages to balance food security and fuel demands effectively.

GEM Machinery and Japan's Tsukishima Kikai have formed a strategic partnership to deliver advanced solid drying systems, including paddle and fluid bed dryers, to the Indian process industry.

Himadri Speciality Chemical aims for ₹30,000 crore revenue in six years by expanding globally in battery materials, planning ₹1,300 crore capital expenditure in FY27, and increasing overseas investments.

Indian start-up Without scaled its innovative chemo-mechanical recycling process, growing to 50 employees, launching a commercial plant in Pune, filing eight patents, and formalizing waste pickers to combat poverty.

Indonesia imposed safeguard duties on cotton yarn and woven fabric to protect its domestic industry. While Pakistan and Bangladesh are exempt, major exporters like China face targeted trade barriers.