Growth of Petrochemical Industry in India – What the Future Holds for the Country
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India’s petrochemical industry is poised for rapid growth, driven by rising domestic demand, large-scale investments, and supportive government policies. With expanding capacity, technological innovation,...
Engineering Value from Crude: Specialty Chemical Developments Across the Industry
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The chemical industry is increasingly shifting from commodity petrochemicals to high-value specialty chemicals derived from refinery-based feedstocks. Advances in purification, functionalization, and regulatory compliance...
Recycled Lead and its Expanding Applications Across Battery, Chemical and Industrial Sectors
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Recycled lead plays a vital role in India’s circular economy, meeting most domestic demand through battery recycling. Driven by automotive, energy, and industrial sectors,...
Padma Shri Prof. G. D. Yadav and ICT Mumbai Team Develop Technologies to Address...
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Research led by Prof Ganapati D. Yadav at the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai highlights a suite of catalytic and biorefinery technologies—including carbon...
The Next Wave of Specialty Chemicals Leadership Will Be Built on Technological Foresight, Ethical...
I am often reminded of a message, “Innovation creates value, but impact gives it purpose”. The specialty chemicals industry stands at a pivotal moment...
India’s Chance to Build the World’s First ‘Living Supply Chain Map’
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India has a unique opportunity to create the world’s first real-time “living supply chain map,” integrating IoT, AI, and national digital platforms to deliver...
Building a Greener Factory: How AI is Driving Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Production
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Artificial intelligence is enabling chemical plants to uncover hidden inefficiencies across utilities and unit operations, reducing energy use, emissions, and waste. By combining predictive...
Green Hydrogen for Sustainable Environment
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Green hydrogen, produced through renewable-powered electrolysis or biomass pathways, is emerging as a key enabler of India’s energy independence and net-zero ambitions. Advances in...
More from Less for More: Innovation’s Holy Grail
Author: Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar and Sushil Borde | Publisher: Penguin Business
A Manifesto for Humane and Inclusive Innovation
Every once in a while comes a new...
From Depletion to Regeneration: A Review of the Gradual Fate of the Ozone...
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This paper reviews the science behind ozone depletion and recovery, highlighting how robust scientific evidence and multilateral environmental agreements—particularly the Vienna Convention and Montreal...



































