Publishers Page- Indian Chemical Industry at the Crossroads
India’s chemical industry enters 2026 at a pivotal point, needing innovation, digital adoption,
sustainability and capacity expansion to reduce import dependence, enhance competitiveness
and emerge as a global leader.
International Process Plants: A Practical Path to Global Industrial Expansion– Narendra Vaswani, International Process Plant, IPP Group International Process Plants (IPP) enables rapid, lower-risk global expansion by delivering complete, proven industrial plants with operational data, licensed technology and process know-how. This approach reduces capital costs, accelerates timelines, ensures performance transparency and supports sustainable, efficient industrial growth worldwide
India: Evolving Fertilizer Situation Amidst Global Developments – MP Sukumaran Nair, Centre for Green Technology and Management
The fertilizer sector is facing supply-demand gaps, import dependence, rising costs and environmental pressures. Boosting domestic production, adopting sustainable technologies like nano-fertilizers, diversifying imports and policy reforms are essential to ensure affordability, efficiency, food security and long-term sustainability.
How Industry 4.0 is Reshaping the Future of EPC and Project Management – Ratan Bokadia, Oswal Energies Ltd
Industry 4.0 is revolutionising EPC and project management through AI, IoT, digital twins, robotics and analytics, enhancing efficiency, safety, sustainability and decision-making. Early adoption enables smarter, data-driven, cost-effective and resilient infrastructure development for the future.
India’s Oil & Gas and Refinery Industry: Present Landscape, Global Influences, Strategic Challenges and Future Outlook
India’s oil and gas sector faces rising domestic demand, global market shifts and decarbonisation pressures. Strengthened refining and petrochemical capacity, biofuel adoption and diversified sourcing enhance resilience, while sustainable expansion, energy security and innovation remain critical for future competitiveness.
Potential of Seaweeds as a Source of Chemicals and Other Useful Products
– Dr. Grinson George, Dr. Johnson B., ICAR-CMFRI
Seaweeds offer India a vast, sustainable source of chemicals, bioactive compounds, biofuels and biostimulants. Unlocking their potential through mariculture, biorefineries and
advanced processing can boost industry, reduce imports, support agriculture and advance environmental sustainability in the Blue Economy
Petrochemical Industry in India: Present Dynamics, Challenges and Future Outlook
India’s petrochemical industry faces rising domestic demand, feedstock dependence, global overcapacity and environmental pressures. Strategic investments, policy support, specialty
chemicals, digitalisation and circular economy initiatives can enhance competitiveness, reduce import reliance and position India as a global manufacturing hub.
Breaking the Rare Earths Monopoly: How India Can Reclaim a Lost Lead
Despite holding the world’s third-largest rare earth reserves, India produces only 1–2% due to technological, regulatory and governance gaps. Scaling domestic refining, private investment and downstream industries is vital for strategic autonomy, economic growth and reducing dependence on China.
Potential of Algae as a Source of Chemical and Other Useful Products for Commercialisation in India – N S Venkataraman, Nandini Consultancy Centre
Algae offer India vast potential for biofuels, nutraceuticals, pigments, and high-value chemicals. With favorable climate and coastline, strategic cultivation and commercialization can boost economic growth, energy security, healthcare, food industries, and position India as a global algae products leader.
How R&D Can Transform Personal Care Formulations – Vishal Sharma, Godrej Industries Limited (Chemicals)
R&D is transforming personal care by integrating sustainability, biotechnology, regulatory compliance and performance from the start. By designing formulations thoughtfully, it enhances efficacy, consumer trust, commercial resilience and industry differentiation, making science the core driver of innovation.
Where Flow Chemistry Meets AI: A New Era in Chemical Innovation – Dr. Surender Kumar Dhingra, Jubilant Ingrevia Limited
The integration of flow chemistry and AI enables safer, greener, and faster chemical synthesis. By combining continuous, precise processing with datadriven intelligence, industries can optimize reactions, accelerate R&D, and advance autonomous, efficient, and
future-ready chemical manufacturing.
PFAS and the Indian Chemical Industry: Preparing for the Global Phase-Out – Sheeba Kapoor
India’s chemical industry is set to thrive amidst global supply chain shifts, emphasizing decentralization, innovation and sustainability for exponential growth and global leadership.
