China’s new oil refining technology could cut energy use by 91% — here’s how scientists are turning crude oil into valuable products more efficientlyChinese scientists have developed a new molecular refining method. This technique may significantly reduce energy consumption in oil proces...
14 Sep, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Metal stocks: Time to contradict analyst expectations? 5 metal stocks with upside potential from a low 2% to a high of 17%For a long time, there was a familiar pattern in the metal sector. When prices were high and times were good, companies borrowed heavily to...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.24 AM IST
Chemical sector: Although long, there is a way around China trouble; combine 20 stocks to get your portfolio’s chemistry rightFor the chemicals sector, it all depends on a transformation that is still unfolding and will take years to play out. Backward-integration ...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Hindalco Q1 results: Profit soars 75% YoY to record Rs 7,013 crore; revenue jumps 32%Hindalco Industries reported a record 75% year-on-year jump in June-quarter consolidated net profit to Rs 7,013 crore, driven by strong Ind...
07 Aug, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Hindustan Zinc shares gain 2% as Q1 net profit soars 145% YoY. Should you buy, sell or hold?Hindustan Zinc shares: The company posted a robust Q1 FY27 performance, prompting several brokerages to reiterate their 'Buy' ratings. The ...
27 Jul, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Major respite for India on fertiliser front as urea prices finally fallGlobal urea prices declined last month, easing pressure on India's fertiliser subsidy bill. However, prices remain significantly higher tha...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
China temporarily bans helium exports as US-Iran tensions flare againHelium is essential for heat management in semiconductor production. The helium ban is the latest example of Beijing seeking to prevent dom...
11 Jul, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Logistics player A1 expands industrial chemical portfolioA 1 Ltd, a logistics and chemical supplier, has been appointed the Primary Authorised Dealer for Ishan Dyes and Chemicals Ltd's sulphur-bas...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Vedanta's Zambian unit shuts copper smelter for maintenanceVedanta's Konkola Copper Mines has begun a 60-day shutdown of its Nchanga smelter in Zambia for essential maintenance. This move aims to bo...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
West Asia War: India could limit sulphur exports as supplies tighten, sources sayWest Asia War: India may soon limit its sulphur exports. Industry groups have raised alarms about rising prices and supply chain issues. Th...
16 Apr, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Coromandel International to invest Rs 1,000 cr to set up plant in Andhra PradeshCoromandel International, which is mainly in the fertiliser business, will invest Rs 1,000 crore to set up a plant to produce phosphoric an...
29 Apr, 2024, 05.51 PM IST
Coromandel International to set up Rs 400 cr new sulphuric acid plant at VisakhapatnamMurugappa Group firm Coromandel International on Tuesday said it is planning to set up a new sulphuric acid plant at its fertiliser complex...
16 Nov, 2021, 01.45 PM IST
Vedanta moves SC against Madras HC order refusing opening of Sterlite copper plantThe Tamil Nadu government has already filed a caveat in the top court seeking to be heard in the matter, before any order is passed in the ...
26 Aug, 2020, 09.51 PM IST
Another reason to be green: Plant-based diet may lower heart disease riskHigh sulphur amino acid intake is associated with every type of food except grains, vegetables and fruit.
03 Feb, 2020, 06.33 PM IST
KPR Agrochem’s Rs 283.2 crore IPO to open on FridayThe offer consists of a fresh issue of up to Rs 210 crore, and an offer for sale of up to Rs 73.2 crore.
24 Jun, 2019, 04.00 PM IST
Sterlite's Tuticorin plant closure spiked sulphuric acid prices 4-fold in 6 mths: CEOThe copper smelter was producing 1.2 million tonne (MT) of sulphuric acid per annum, half of this was sold on a commercial basis; and 2,30,...
06 Dec, 2018, 12.36 PM IST
- Iffco Paradip to scale up output by 30%
Iffco plans to scale up production at its Paradip plant by 30% and its top officials are confident of bettering the Rs 150 crore profit fig...
15 Jun, 2010, 02.26 AM IST