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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
The affordable kitchen fix for burnt and greasy baking traysBurnt baking trays can be restored with common kitchen ingredients. Baking soda, vinegar, and dish soap work together. Baking soda breaks d...
07 May, 2026, 04.06 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
From Hormuz to headquarters: Iran war ripples through corporate balance sheets, blurs forecastsBusinesses face rising costs and supply chain disruptions due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Companies report higher transport and raw ...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
Global Inc speaks out: Iran war hurt biz already bruised by tariffs, high costsInvestors and economists are watching to see whether companies can absorb the shock, or if prolonged uncertainty over energy, transport and...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
April 6 in world history: From turning point in WWI to global invasions, genocide and bombingsApril 6th marks significant global events, from the 1896 rebirth of the Olympic Games to the US entry into World War I in 1917. The day als...
06 Apr, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Neither Vinegar Nor Soap The Simple Trick To Remove Limescale From An Electric KettleNew studies suggest citric acid is a more effective and faster solution for descaling kettles than traditional vinegar. Baking soda offers ...
03 Apr, 2026, 05.29 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
- Sudarshan Chemicals to acquire assets from German producer Eckart
Sudarshan Chemicals today said it will acquire assets relating to the natural mica-based pearlescent pigment products of German chemicals p...
14 Dec, 2011, 04.37 PM 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
- BASF set to buy Cognis for 3.2 bn euros: Report
German chemical giant BASF is set to buy German specialty chemicals maker Cognis for 3.2 billion euros, the Financial Times Deutschland rep...
21 Jun, 2010, 04.51 AM IST
- Germany's BASF looking at takeover targets
German chemical group BASF is considering taking over U.S. rival W. R. Grace & Co, the Financial Times Deutschland said on Wednesday, citin...
30 Jul, 2008, 05.31 PM IST