In 1965, a chemist expected a routine polymer solution and got a bizarre cloudy liquid instead: It became KevlarIn 1965, the world of materials science was forever changed by scientist Stephanie Kwolek, who stumbled upon a peculiar cloudy polymer mixt...
26 May, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
In 1965, a strange, cloudy solution in Stephanie Kwolek’s lab lead to the invention of KevlarA seemingly failed experiment in the 1960s led to the creation of Kevlar, a fiber five times stronger than steel. Chemist Stephanie Kwolek'...
20 May, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Dow Chemical-DuPont merger may impact competition: CCIFor the deal -- which is expected to create the world's biggest chemical and material firm -- the parties had entered into a definitive agr...
22 Mar, 2017, 10.44 PM IST
Competition Commission clears SRF-DuPont dealThe all cash deal was valued at $20 million when both sides made the announcement in December 2014. In this regard, SRF entered into a pact...
06 Mar, 2016, 04.44 PM IST
SRF acquires Dupont's Dymel pharma propellant business for $20 millionDuPont will supply SRF the product from its facility till SRF's facility is approved. The consideration for the transaction is USD 20 milli...
02 Jan, 2015, 06.15 AM IST
DuPont introduces technology solution to tackle fake pesticides sale'DuPont Izone', a technology that works with web-based verification system, helps in validating the authenticity of the product when a farm...
06 Nov, 2014, 06.21 PM IST
Camlin Fine surges 11% on US based DuPont takeover talksTalks of a buyout have resulted in Camlin Fine outperforming its peers in the speciality chemicals industry, such as Atul, Omkar Speciality...
17 Apr, 2014, 05.53 AM IST
DuPont planning solar products in India; in talks with firmsDuPont is in talks with solar panel manufacturers to ascertain the feasibility of new products the company plans to unveil in India.
27 Oct, 2013, 11.10 AM IST
Why DuPont, chemical & bio-sciences giant, encourages couples to work togetherHiring couples and helping them stay together in a company is not exactly a common practice in India, not particularly in the traditional c...
20 Oct, 2013, 03.20 AM IST
US chemical company DuPont believes 'food security' makes good business senseFood and agriculture is one of US chemical company DuPont's several focus areas and enhancing global food security would mean enhancing bus...
08 Oct, 2012, 06.22 AM IST
- India ranks lower than China in global food security index
India has been ranked 66, much lower than neighbouring China, in the 2012 Global Food Security Index released today by DuPont.
26 Sep, 2012, 05.12 PM IST
- DuPont to invest $100 mn to step up R&D here
US-based chemicals giant DuPont plans to invest up to $100 million over the next three years to expand its research and development (R&D) u...
04 Oct, 2010, 06.24 AM IST
- DuPont to lay off 2,000 workers
DuPont will cut 2,000 jobs as the chemical company wrestles with falling sales.
07 May, 2009, 06.20 PM IST
DuPont to cut 2,500 jobs, trim 4,000 contractorsDuPont will cut 2,500 jobs, mostly serving the US and European automotive and construction markets.
04 Dec, 2008, 08.15 PM IST
- DuPont 3Q profit falls on charges, cuts 2008 view
Chemical manufacturer DuPont Co said on Tuesday said that it is still recuperating from a violent hurricane season, which helped drive thir...
21 Oct, 2008, 11.21 PM IST
- China's Sinopec in chemical joint venture with DuPont unit
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., or Sinopec, has formed a chemicals joint venture with a unit of U.S. company DuPont Co., it said Friday.
21 Sep, 2007, 12.00 PM IST
- DuPont sets health solutions plant;eyes Rs50cr revenue
Science-based products and services provider DuPont on Tuesday said it will commission a plant at Baddi in Himachal Pradesh to manufacture ...
07 Aug, 2007, 01.15 PM IST