News & Bulletin Updates

8Two bidders entered a technically ambitious pipeline repurposing study. Only one survived HPCL’s evaluation filter. The result hints at a capability gap in India’s ammonia logistics ecosystem.

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Ten-year supply agreements have now been signed
8Discovered prices range from Rs 49.75 to Rs 64.74/kg
8Get the details of who got how much of the ammonia
8Also, know more about how the execution phase has begun

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Multiple mid-sized players are running into trouble
8Profitability takes a hit in a regulated structure
8The pressure is no longer company-specific

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Rock phosphate and sulphur inventories can cover near-term requirements
8But an analysis shows ammonia inventories remain low
These risk is not universal but it may travel

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8The supply chain has become the variable

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8Find out more

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It is a small SSP producer
8Its exposure to volatility plays out differently from larger fertilizer companies

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May 01, 2026: GLOBAL NEWS DIGEST

Battery & Clean Energy Bets
8Sigenergy bets $200 million on India’s booming battery storage manufacturing market.
8INEOS and Sandpiper plan Texas low-carbon methanol plant for global markets.
Recycling, Plastics & Circularity
8APR Bharat says India ready for 2026 food-grade r-PET mandate.
8CSMC intensifies crackdown on single-use plastic with citywide enforcement drive.
8
Jolly Plastic wins BSE nod for preferential share listing approval.
Manufacturing & Industrial Moves
8Ion Exchange and MANN+HUMMEL join forces for advanced membrane manufacturing.
8Deepak Chem Tech secures HyCO supply backbone for ambitious polycarbonate project.
8
Avondale Gateway lands Suzano deal to revive Louisiana wood pulp imports.
Petrochem Power Plays
8INEOS expands Omya partnership to strengthen European PE and PP supply.
8LyondellBasell eyes Q2 lift as petrochemical margins strengthen globally.
8
Indian firm faces scrutiny over alleged Iranian petrochemical sanctions evasion.
Chemicals Under Pressure
8FIIs back Clean Science despite profit pressure and chemical sector slowdown.
8Massive Palwal chemical factory fire guts facility, workers escape safely.
8
Raipur plastic factory fire injures owner as firefighters contain blaze.
Tyre Tech & Rubber Roads
8ZC Rubber readies WESTLAKE and GOODRIDE showcase for Europe’s tyre market.
8Pirelli invests in Univrses to power AI-driven Cyber Tyre platform.
8Magna Tyres launches rugged solid tyre for recycling and heavy industry.
8Yokohama Rubber wins SBTi approval for ambitious 2035 climate targets.
8
Kerala planters warn rubber duty cut could hurt farmers’ livelihoods.
Coatings Crunch & Innovation
8European Coatings survey shows industry strained by energy and raw material costs.
8Water-borne polyurethane coatings near solvent-borne durability for steel bridge protection.
8PPG posts 7% Q1 sales growth amid strong coatings segment performance.

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Board Moves
8Hindustan Zinc sees board reshuffle as Pallavi Bakhru exits, Aruna Sharma joins as independent director [HZ]
Results & Disclosures
8Paradeep Phosphates to weigh FY26 results and dividend on May 11 [PPL]
8Dhanuka Agritech declares it is not a ‘Large Corporate’, stays outside SEBI debt framework [DAL]
Supply & Procurement
8MFL lines up 350 MT sulphuric acid supply, opens multi-vendor race with price split strategy [MFL]
8MFL seeks 35 bottles of specified-grade nitric acid for Manali unit [MFL]
Tenders & Bids
8RCF floats single-vendor base resin tender, restricts bidding to Ion Exchange India till May 11 [RCF]
8RCF floats GeM tender for 3.6 tonnes of LR-grade chemicals, bids close May 21 [RCF]

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Solvents and aromatics
8Acetone market in focus: What’s driving the latest price move?
8Chloroform market today: What’s behind the latest price shift?
8Toluene market trail: What’s fueling the latest price climb?
8Benzene market today: Following the latest price trail
8Phenol market in focus: What’s behind the latest price recovery?
Petrochemical intermediates
8Maleic anhydride market holds higher ground: What’s behind the latest price push?
8Acetic acid market investigated: What’s behind the latest price lift?
8Ethylene glycol/DEG market alert: What’s shaping the latest price trend?
82-Ethylhexanol market in spotlight: Tracking the latest price signals
8Ethylene oxide market probe: What does the latest trend reveal?
8Adipic acid market revealed: What’s behind the latest price uptick?
8Aniline market watch: What are the latest price signals revealing?
8DOP market under scrutiny: How far have prices shifted?
Inorganics and industrial chemicals
8Phosphorus yellow market exposed: What’s driving the latest price turn?
8Soda ash market under watch: What changed in the latest price trend?
8Sulphuric acid market under lens: What’s behind the latest price rebound?
8Titanium dioxide market in focus: What’s powering today’s price rise?

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It is easy to get month-old import data but it is difficult to solicit forthcoming shipment information in India. We go through a laborious process of data collection to get you full import information, including company-wise, quantity-wise, port-wise, vessel-wise cargoes which are coming into India in the next 15-to30 days.
Get the daily updates for :
8LNG
8Crude
8Chemicals
8Fertilizers
8LPG
8Ammonia
8Coal & Coke

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Feedstocks and energy
8Phthalic anhydride market check: What do the latest global prices reveal?
8Naphtha market under watch: How far have prices moved in Japan and Europe?
8Butadiene market exposed: What’s driving the latest global price trend?
8Crude oil market in focus: Where are global prices heading next?
8Ethylene market today: Where do global selling prices stand?
8Propylene market under watch: How have international prices shifted?
8EDC market in focus: What do the latest global prices reveal?
8VCM market alert: What’s the latest signal from global price quotes?
Polyethylene markets
8HDPE (HM) market under the lens: What does the latest global comparison show?
8HDPE raffia market today: What’s behind the latest global price shift?
8HDPE injection market probe: What’s the latest signal from global prices?
8HDPE blow moulding market in focus: Tracking the latest global price moves
8HDPE film market today: What do the latest international prices indicate?
8HDPE pipe market watch: What’s the latest global price picture?
8LDPE lamination market check: What do today’s global prices reveal?
8LDPE heavy duty market under review: What’s the latest global price trend?
8LDPE injection market alert: What do the latest price quotes suggest?
8LDPE film market in focus: Tracking the latest international price direction
8LDPE milk pouch market today: What’s the latest international price story?
8LLDPE rotomoulding market under watch: Tracking the latest global price pulse
8LLDPE injection market round-up: What do the latest global prices show?
8LLDPE metallocene market check: Where do global prices stand today?
8LLDPE film market in spotlight: How have global prices moved?
Polypropylene markets
8PP copolymer market across borders: What are the latest global trends telling us?
8PP raffia market investigated: What’s driving the latest global price movement?
8PP BOPP market in focus: What do the latest prices reveal?
8PP random copolymer market watch: Tracking the latest global price swings
8PP block copolymer market under review: What’s the latest global price picture?
8PP film market today: How are international prices behaving?
8PP injection market alert: What do the latest global prices point to?
Vinyls and styrenics
8PVC market under the lens: What’s behind the latest international price moves?
8PS EPS market check: What does today’s price movement reveal?
8PS GPPS market in focus: Tracking the latest global price direction
8PS HIPS market watch: What’s the latest global price signal?
Engineering plastics and performance materials
8EVA market under scrutiny: What do the latest international price changes show?
8ABS market check: What are the latest international prices signaling?
8SAN market probe: What trend is emerging in global prices?
Polyester and downstream packaging
8PET bottle grade market in focus: What’s the latest international price trend?

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Earnings, results & financial intelligence
8BASF demonstrated resilience in Q1 2026 with solid volume growth against strong currency headwinds
8Syngenta Group reported Q1 2026 sales of USD 6.4 billion up 2 percent with margins improving
8International Paper reported Q1 2026 net sales of USD 5.97 billion and paid down USD 660 million of debt
Deals, restructuring & industry moves
8Novonix sold its battery testing solutions business for USD 1 to focus entirely on US graphite supply
8Mitsubishi Chemical Group notified changes in its specified subsidiaries under TSE rules
Innovation, new products & technology launches
8DuPont collaborated with Uncountable to advance its AI-ready labs strategy across R&D operations
8Evonik launched Ancamine 2868 and 2844 for fast-cure epoxy coatings in the Americas
8Amcor will showcase its circular packaging capabilities at PRSE 2026
Sustainability & circular economy
8Syensqo won the 2026 ACC Sustainability Leadership Award for EV battery metals recovery

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Earnings, results & financial intelligence
8Hindustan Unilever approved its FY26 results and released a comprehensive investor presentation
8Godrej Agrovet approved its FY26 results and released a press release and investor presentation
8Godrej Industries approved its FY26 audited results at its April 30 board meeting
8PCBL approved its FY26 results and released a Q4 investor update at its April 30 meeting
8National Peroxide approved its FY26 audited results at its April 30 board meeting
8Syngene International released its FY26 investor presentation on April 30
8Acutaas Chemicals formerly Ami Organics released a press release on its Q4 FY26 results
8Thirumalai Chemicals approved its FY26 audited financial results at its April 30 board meeting
8Goa Carbon approved its FY26 results and declared a dividend at its April 30 board meeting
8Polyplex Corporation approved its FY26 standalone and consolidated audited results
8Punjab Chemicals approved its FY26 results at its May 1 board meeting
8Air Products reported Q2 FY26 results and raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance
8Mitsui announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31 2026
8PL Research assigned a sell rating to Mangalore Refinery with a target price of Rs 143
8Balrampur Chini filed its April 28 earnings conference call transcript on April 30
8Himadri Speciality Chemical announced its FY26 earnings call for May 2
8Asian Paints announced a board meeting for May 8 to consider its Q4 FY26 results
8Supreme Petrochem called its 37th AGM for a date to be confirmed after FY26 results
Corporate actions, deals & restructuring
8Deepak Chem Tech signed an agreement to build a HyCO plant to secure polycarbonate feedstock
8PCBL acquired Aquapharm Chemicals for Rs 3800 crore at 9.1 times FY23 EBITDA
8Astec LifeSciences granted stock options under its ESOP 2012 plan on April 30
8Sadhna Nitro Chem filed its first extraordinary general meeting notice for FY 2026-27
8JBF Industries filed an update on its insolvency resolution process proceedings
8Vinyl India informed shareholders about tax deduction at source on dividend payments
Innovation, policy & industry news
8Haldia Petrochemicals revised its polypropylene ex-plant prices effective May 1 2026
8India's Pesticide Management Bill 2025 aims to give stronger enforcement powers against fake agrochemicals
8Vamshi Rubber approved its board meeting outcome and FY26 results on April 30
8Flexituff Ventures filed a Regulation 30 disclosure on April 30
8Texmo Pipes Products approved its FY26 results at its April 30 board meeting
Credit ratings & compliance filings
8Chemico Synthetics was assigned CARE BBB- Stable on its long-term bank facilities
8MCON Rasayan continues to hold ICRA B+ under issuer not cooperating status
8Premier Polyfilm moved to ICRA issuer not cooperating with BBB+ and B ratings
8Vinatiorga confirmed non-applicability of large corporate criteria for FY27
8Astral confirmed it does not fall under large corporate criteria for FY27
8Archean Chemical confirmed its large corporate status for FY27
8Balkrishna Industries filed its initial large corporate disclosure for FY27
8Himadri Speciality Chemical submitted its annual secretarial compliance report for FY26
8Yashoindustries submitted its annual secretarial compliance report for FY26
8Sanofi India participated in the Saksham Niveshak 100-day investor awareness campaign

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May 01, 2026: Chemicals needed

We have found requirements for 28 chemical products in bulk which you can sell:
Inorganic Chemicals
8Oxygen Gas (Industrial)
8Sulphuric Acid
8Caustic Soda Lye
8Liquid Ammonia
8Ammonia Solution
8Hydrated Lime
8Limestone
8Polyelectrolyte
8Hydroxylamine Hydrochloride
8Potassium Hydroxide
8Phosphoric Acid
8Hydrogen Peroxide
8Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)
8DAP (Di-Ammonium Phosphate)
8Sodium Hypochlorite
8Sodium Meta Bi Sulfite
8
Tri Sodium Phosphate
Industrial & Specialty Gases
8SF6 Gas
8CO2 Gas
8Methane Gas
8
Helium Gas
Specialty & Treatment Chemicals
8Silica Gel Breather
8Silica Gel Blue & White
8Activated Alumina Balls
8Corrosion Inhibitor
8
Turbine Oil (Daphne Super 46)
Petrochemicals, Catalysts & Fertilizers
8Cetane Improver
8
Ethyl Mercaptan
Click on Details for all 28 chemical requirements, along with who wants to buy them

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Alcohols and solvents
8Octanol market under pressure in Hazira: What’s driving the sharp price fall?
8Acrylic acid market shock: What triggered this week’s sharp price drop?
8Benzyl alcohol market eases: What’s behind the latest price dip?
8Toluene market surges in Kandla: What’s fueling the sharp price rise?
8Methyl ethyl ketone market jumps in Mumbai: What’s behind the sharp price surge?
8Methyl isobutyl ketone market under scrutiny: What’s driving the latest price drop?
Intermediates and specialty chemicals
8Caprolactam market in focus: What’s behind this week’s mild price slip?
8Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate market under lens: What’s behind the latest price decline?
8Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether market pullback: What’s causing the recent price softness?
8Perchloroethylene market under pressure: What’s driving the Ahmedabad price slide?
8Trichloroethylene market eases: What’s behind this week’s mild price dip?
8Cyclohexane market weakens in Kandla: What’s causing the latest price drift?
8Cyclohexanone market rebounds: What’s driving this week’s price recovery?
8Phenol market under lens: What’s behind the latest price retreat?
8Wet slurry market eases: What’s behind the latest weekly price dip?
Refrigerants and allied chemicals
8Refrigerant R404A market pauses: What’s behind this week’s price slip?
Essential oils and derivatives
8Pine oil market softens in Ahmedabad: What’s behind the latest price drop?
Polymers
8PVC market holds steady in Ahmedabad: What’s keeping prices flat?
8EVA market stabilizes in Chennai: What’s behind the current price pause?

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8 Ahmedabad domestic prices rise to Rs 167/kg, up Rs 3/kg week-on-week
8 Latest move breaks the steady April pattern and lifts prices above the past fortnight’s range

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8 Ahmedabad R40S knitting prices rise to Rs 272/kg, up Rs 3/kg week-on-week
8 Market returns to the upper end of recent trading after a largely stable April

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May 01, 2026: Tenders: Full Update

8Get all new tenders uploaded in the chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, power and fertilizer sectors here
Also get updates on who won which contract or who bid for which contract in these segments.

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8 Export controls and shutdowns reshape antimony supply dynamics
8 Indian player benefits — but dependency risks remain

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8 Expanding into battery, semiconductor, and electronic materials
8 Strategy aims to build multiple long-term growth engines

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8 Price swings create gains — and sudden losses
8 Stockpiling strategy exposes company to volatility

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The company has operationalized its previously announced recycling facility for PET bottles and mixed plastics
8 The unit comes with a capacity of 39,600 MTA
8 Marks transition from project announcement to execution

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8Looks like there is a lot of trouble brewing in the top echelons of the company

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The crop season needs product
8But supply is no longer assured

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