Specialty chemicals: Is China still the same threat, or is this a contrarian moment? 7 stocks to be brought back on the watchlistWhen it comes to the Indian speciality chemicals sector, China and its dumping matters. But there have been subtle but significant changes ...
13 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
The right way to clean TV screens without leaving streaks or damageModern TV screens require careful cleaning. Experts advise using soft microfiber cloths and avoiding harsh chemicals like alcohol or ammoni...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Iran war impact: Essential drugs may cost up to 5% more, for nowThe immediate net consumer impact could be 3-5% higher prices, or roughly similar to what consumers paid before the late-September cuts in ...
15 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
How to Clean Mirrors Like Hotels Without VinegarAchieve a sparkling hotel-like mirror finish at home. Forget vinegar's smell and residue. Alcohol-based cleaners are key, evaporating quick...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Govt ramps up feedstock supplies to pharma sector amid West Asia disruptionsIndia's government is boosting petrochemical feedstock for drug makers. This ensures essential medicines remain available as global supply ...
09 Apr, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
Israel-Iran war: India flags crunch in key pharma solvents used for life-saving drugs; govt moves to stabilise supplyIndia faces challenges with essential drug ingredient supplies. Geopolitical issues are impacting key solvents and feedstocks. However, dru...
09 Apr, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
The Right Way to Clean Glasses Without Scratches or SmudgesMany people unknowingly damage their eyeglasses by using improper cleaning materials like tissues or shirt edges, leading to microscopic sc...
08 Apr, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Centre waives duties on key petrochemical products amid supply disruptions due to Iran warIndia has waived import duties on crucial chemicals like ammonium nitrate, methanol, and PVC for three months, starting April 2nd. This mov...
02 Apr, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
Rising costs of key chemicals choke production at drug ingredient makersIndia's bulk-drug manufacturers are facing a severe cost crisis as prices of key solvents and intermediates have surged due to supply disru...
25 Mar, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
India criticises safeguard measures on import of certain steel products by EU, UK in WTO meetSeveral countries, including India, Switzerland, Russia, and Japan, have criticized the EU and the UK for their safeguard measures on steel...
25 Oct, 2023, 10.32 PM IST
Confused about which hand sanitiser to buy? Here are the ingredients you should look forYou should avoid anything with methanol or 1-propanol which are highly toxic.
08 Sep, 2020, 05.45 PM IST
Stay clear of cheap hand sanitisers; skin specialists say they can cause rashes, blindness & kidney problemsThe cheap hand sanitisers use methanol and don't contain moisturising components.
26 Jun, 2020, 01.33 PM IST
MakeMyTrip and Meru join hands to provide journey to air travellersThe duo will provide ultra-sanitised cab services across all major airports in India.
10 Jun, 2020, 05.21 PM IST
MakeMyTrip ties up with Meru to offer services of sanitised cabs at major airportsTo offer a safe environment to air travellers, MakeMyTrip is also working with airline partners to elevate safety standards at various trav...
10 Jun, 2020, 05.00 PM IST
Deepak Fertilisers forays into hand sanitiser segmentThe company has launched IPA based hand sanitizers under the brand name ‘CORORID’, which conforms to WHO’s recommended formulation.
25 May, 2020, 01.45 PM IST
Coronavirus does less well in warm, humid weather: Donald TrumpCiting a US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) report, President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that coronavirus has a less ...
24 Apr, 2020, 09.15 AM IST
COVID-19: IIT-KGP researchers develop hand sanitisersResearchers from IIT Kharagpur have developed two different alcohol-based hand sanitisers based on WHO guidelines amid the coronavirus outb...
24 Mar, 2020, 09.58 AM IST