India’s chemical industry is navigating geopolitical uncertainty, supply-chain realignments, rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and rising sustainability expectations. As these changes reshape the sector, resilience is becoming essential for sustaining long-term growth. Against this backdrop, Godrej Industries (Chemicals) and Astec LifeSciences will host the third edition of the National Chemistry Day Summit on August 17, 2026, at Godrej One in Mumbai. The summit will commemorate the birth anniversary of Sir Prafulla Chandra Ray, widely regarded as the father of the Indian chemical industry.
Summit Highlights India’s Chemical Industry Future
Godrej Industries introduced the National Chemistry Day Summit in 2024 to honour India’s scientific heritage and create a platform for discussions on the future of the chemical industry. This year’s theme, “Staying Resilient in a New Age World,” reflects the need for chemical companies to adapt quickly to changing market conditions, technological advances and an increasingly interconnected global economy. The summit will bring together industry leaders, policymakers and innovation partners to discuss strategies for building a stronger and more future-ready chemical ecosystem.
AI and Digital Transformation Take Centre Stage
The discussions will explore how companies can strengthen resilience through agility, digital transformation and operational excellence. In addition, the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in the chemical industry will receive significant attention as businesses increasingly adopt digital technologies to improve productivity, decision-making and competitiveness. Furthermore, stronger collaboration between industry stakeholders, policymakers and technology partners will be explored as a key driver of innovation and sustainable growth.
Importance of Resilience
Vishal Sharma, ED & CEO, Godrej Industries (Chemicals) and Chairperson, Astec LifeSciences, highlighted the changing expectations facing the chemical industry. He said, “Every phase of growth brings a new set of expectations. For the chemical industry, resilience is no longer defined by how we respond to change, but by how well we prepare for it. It is becoming the thread that connects technology, talent, partnerships and innovation, shaping businesses that can adapt, evolve and create long-term value.” Sharma also emphasised that National Chemistry Day provides an important platform to bring industry stakeholders together, exchange ideas and explore solutions that can shape the next phase of the chemical industry.
Building a Resilient Chemical Industry
As India’s chemical sector continues to evolve, scientific progress alone will not determine its future. Instead, knowledge sharing, strategic partnerships, innovation and technological adoption will increasingly shape the industry’s competitiveness. As per the press release, the National Chemistry Day Summit aims to bring these perspectives together and encourage meaningful dialogue on building a resilient, innovative and future-ready Indian chemical industry. Ultimately, stronger collaboration across the ecosystem can help India strengthen its position as a global chemical manufacturing and innovation hub.
