In 1987, the world swapped ozone-destroying CFCs for safer refrigerants; nearly 40 years later, scientists found the switch had been quietly raining a forever chemical across the planetChemicals meant to protect the planet are now causing a new issue. Replacements for ozone-damaging CFCs are forming a stubborn chemical, TF...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
In 1846, a chemist wiped up spilled acids with an apron and found a dangerous new cottonA German-Swiss scientist, Christian Friedrich Schönbein, stumbled upon a powerful new substance in 1846. An accidental spill of strong acid...
03 Jun, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Has China eaten Europe's lunch? A Brussels-Beijing battle is brewingEurope is adopting a tougher stance against China's industrial practices. A new strategy aims to protect European industries from unfair co...
26 May, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
India’s next big energy bet may come straight from China’s coal handbookThe Strait of Hormuz closure is impacting Asia's chemical industry, pushing India to emulate China's coal-to-chemicals model for energy and...
21 May, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Iran war saddles global companies with $25 billion bill and countingGlobal companies face significant financial strain due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Businesses are grappling with escalating oil pric...
18 May, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
Supply-chain stress that peaked in covid heads higher againRising logistics costs and delivery times are pressuring central banks, with some indicators reaching multi-year highs, signaling potential...
14 May, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Bodo Moller Chemie opens warehouse facility in BengaluruBodo Moller Chemie has launched a new aerospace warehouse in Bengaluru. This facility will supply advanced materials to aviation and indust...
12 May, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
German major BASF to set up global services hub in HyderabadGerman chemical giant BASF is setting up a major global services hub in Hyderabad. This new facility will create approximately 3,000 jobs. ...
06 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
German chemicals major BASF to set up global services hub in Hyderabad, to create 3,000 jobsGerman chemical giant BASF is setting up two global services hubs in Hyderabad. This significant expansion will create approximately 3,000 ...
05 May, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
One battle after another: Iran war deals new blow to Europe's industrial heartlandEuropean businesses are struggling with rising raw material costs and supply chain issues. The conflict in the Middle East is impacting key...
23 Mar, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Iran price shock set to hit products from cleaning to tiresConsumers face rising costs for cleaning supplies, tires, and animal feed. European chemical firms like BASF and Lanxess are increasing pri...
19 Mar, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Sudarshan Chemical jumps 19% on rival's bankruptcy"Sudarshan Chemical stands to gain meaningful share in the export as well as domestic markets," said Sandeep Abhange, research analyst at L...
24 Apr, 2024, 05.55 AM IST
It feels like 'Lehman II’ in this crucial industryThe German specialty chemical maker Lanxess AG last week had warned recent fall in sales volumes was more severe than in the 2008-09 recess...
30 Jun, 2023, 10.21 AM IST
Chembond Chemicals to divest its 49% stake in JV to Henkel Chembond Surface TechnologiesIt recently signed for formation of JV with Calvatis GmBH for industrial cleaning and hygiene system for food, beverage and dairy industrie...
25 May, 2015, 03.46 PM IST
Narendra Modi to jointly open Hannover trade fair along with Angela MerkelPrime Minister Narendra Modi will jointly open the Hannover trade fair along with German Chancellor Angela Merkel when he travels to German...
11 Dec, 2014, 07.15 PM IST
- Jobs are for life as Germany booms
Siemens, the biggest German company by market value, said it will indefinitely secure locations and jobs for all its 128,000 domestic emplo...
11 Dec, 2010, 04.52 AM IST
- BASF set to acquire Cognis for USD 4.1 bn: Report
The German chemical giant BASF SE is close to acquiring specialty chemicals company Cognis GmbH for at least USD 4.1 billion.
21 Jun, 2010, 02.31 PM IST