Indian Chemical News Roundup: Industry Innovations, Performance, and Events

Published By DPRJ Universal | Published on Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Indian Chemical News presents a comprehensive update on the chemical and petrochemical sectors, highlighting strong financial results from Hindustan Zinc and technological advancements from ABB, PPG, and EVE Energy. The report also covers strategic acquisitions by MANE, digital transformation efforts by Mitsui Chemicals, and upcoming industry events, alongside critical statistical data on chemical performance and projections. Key themes include sustainability, digitalization, and market growth within the sector.

This Indian Chemical News update compiles significant developments across the chemical and petrochemical industries. Financial highlights include Hindustan Zinc's record revenue and profit, while technological innovation is showcased by ABB shipping its first wind power converter from India and EVE Energy becoming the world’s first lighthouse factory in the cylindrical battery sector. Companies like Runaya Green Tech are expanding in critical minerals, and PPG made a notable debut at Guangzhou Design Week with next-generation coatings. Covestro earned recognition as a Top Employer in China for the eighth year. Strategic moves include MANE acquiring ChemoSensoryx Biosciences for flavor and fragrance innovation, and Mitsui Chemicals digitizing its supply chain with a new proprietary platform. The report also previews the return of Asia’s largest petrochem conference to Japan in 2026 and highlights an ICN-organized webinar on 'Catalysts for Change' for India’s Chemical Industry. Other discussions touch upon Deepak Nitrite's strategic new plant in Gujarat, Lubrizol Additives' support for India's E20 Journey, and Natco Pharma's regulatory readiness with Revvity Signals. The article also provides key statistics on chemical performance from 2011-2019 and projections for 2019-2025, underlining the industry's dynamic growth and focus on digital transformation and sustainability.