Chemicals

Thermax Acquires Buildtech Products India for ₹72 Crore to Expand Construction Chemicals Portfolio

Thermax Ltd. has acquired Buildtech Products India Pvt Ltd. in a deal valued at approximately ₹72 crore, enhancing its position in the construction chemicals market. The acquisition involves a 100% stake in Buildtech, a company established in 1995 and engaged in manufacturing admixtures, accelerators, and materials essential for large-scale infrastructure projects, including tunnels and railway […]

TUV India Launches Advanced Chemical and Material Testing Laboratory in Noida

TUV India Pvt. Ltd., a part of TÜV NORD GROUP, has opened an Advanced Chemical and Material Testing (ACMT) Laboratory in Noida, aimed at supporting various industries, including automotive, semiconductors, electronics, industrial goods, and consumer products. This facility, accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) under ISO 17025 standards, represents […]

Optima Life Sciences Inaugurates New Manufacturing Plant in Jejuri, Maharashtra

Optima Life Sciences has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Jejuri, near Pune, Maharashtra, as part of its efforts to expand production capabilities for poultry health solutions. The inauguration event took place on October 15, 2024, with over 150 delegates in attendance, including industry professionals such as poultry consultants, veterinarians, feed millers, breeders, and poultry […]

Himadri Speciality Chemical Reports Strong Financial Growth in H1 FY25

Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd (HSCL) has announced its financial results for the first half of fiscal year 2025 (H1 FY25), showcasing significant growth in key metrics. The company reported a 32% increase in sales volume, which reached 2,78,232 metric tons (MT) compared to 2,11,242 MT in H1 FY24. Revenue for the period rose by 19% […]

RCF Approves ₹1,000 Crore Contract for Fertilizer Plant Construction

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (RCF) has approved a ₹1,000.27 crore contract with Larsen & Toubro Ltd for the construction of a new complex fertilizer plant at its Thal facility in Maharashtra. The plant, with a production capacity of 1,200 metric tons per day (MTPD) on a di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) basis, will be constructed on […]

GSFC Begins Commercial Production at Hydroxylamine Sulphate Plant in Vadodara

Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd (GSFC) has commenced commercial production at its new Hydroxylamine Sulphate Crystal (FIX Crystal) manufacturing facility in Fertilizernagar, Vadodara. The company announced the start of operations on October 11, 2024, through a stock exchange filing. The newly commissioned plant has an annual production capacity of 6,600 metric tonnes. Despite this […]

Tanfac Completes Hydrofluoric Acid Plant Expansion, Doubling Capacity

Tanfac Industries Limited announced the completion of a significant brownfield expansion project at its hydrofluoric acid (HF) production facility. The company doubled its capacity from 14,850 metric tons per annum (MT) to 29,700 MT. This expansion, completed at an investment of approximately ₹100 crore, was finalized on October 7, 2024, within the projected timeframe of […]

Symrise Opens Manufacturing Facility in Chennai

Symrise has announced the inauguration of its first cosmetic ingredients manufacturing facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. This cutting-edge facility will produce a diverse range of high-quality ingredients, catering to the Indian market and marking a significant milestone in Symrise’s growth strategy across the Asia-Pacific region. The facility was officially opened on September 3, 2024, […]

Laurus Labs Unveils Advanced R&D Facility at IKP

Laurus Labs Ltd., a pharmaceutical and biotech company driven by research and development in India, has officially opened its new R&D facility at IKP Knowledge Park, Plot No. DS15, Kolthur Shamirpet, Medchal, Telangana. The inauguration was graced by D. Sridhar Babu, Minister of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Industries & Commerce, and Legislative Affairs for […]