In 1926, a failed rubber coating experiment and a strange elastic solid accidentally changed the future of plasticsIn 1926, chemist Waldo Semon accidentally discovered how to make polyvinyl chloride flexible. This breakthrough transformed manufacturing a...
19 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
The ancient miracle tree that filters your tap water better than any man-made system ever couldNew research published in ACS Omega reveals that Moringa oleifera seeds can remove over 98 percent of harmful microplastics, including dang...
01 May, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Iran war could make petroleum products from clothes to crayons more costlyGlobal oil disruptions are making everyday items more expensive. From plush toys to bandages, the cost of materials derived from petroleum ...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.20 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
Petchem relief to cost Rs 1,800 crore in 3 months: GovernmentThe government anticipates a revenue loss of approximately Rs 1,800 crore over the next three months. This is due to measures being impleme...
02 Apr, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Budget 2025: Chemical industry seeks tweaking in customs duties to boost manufacturingBudget 2025: The chemicals industry requests adjustments in customs duties for products like Polyethylene Terephthalate and Polyvinyl Chlor...
21 Jan, 2025, 05.45 PM IST
10 Table Covers under 500 for affordable and stylish table protectionThis article presents a curated selection of 10 table covers under ₹500, offering budget-friendly solutions for protecting your tables. Fro...
26 Mar, 2024, 09.22 PM IST
Platinum Industries IPO to open for subscription on February 27Platinum Industries IPO is completely a fresh equity sale of 1.37 crore shares with no offer-for-sale component. The price band for the iss...
22 Feb, 2024, 06.47 PM IST
Grasim signs pact with Lubrizol to manufacture and supply CPVC resin in India"This collaboration with Lubrizol Advanced Materials is part of our long-term direction to bring in world class technologies to India and a...
30 Oct, 2020, 08.37 PM IST
Freedom from being trussed up in moulded frames, lockdown has meant liberation for toesUptick in demand indicates demand for 'joota azaadi'.
24 Aug, 2020, 08.10 AM IST
Driving licences, vehicle registration certificates to come in card format onlyUnder the new norms notified by the ministry, states would have an option to issue the 2 documents in the form of cards, which would be eit...
07 Mar, 2019, 08.15 PM IST
Plastic addiction, a worldwide epidemicAs that is what restaurants spend on takeaway packaging anyway, it’s a win-win option.
21 Aug, 2018, 11.07 PM IST
HSIL to double PVC pipe manufacturing facility in Telangana in two yearsThe plant set up at an investment of Rs 160 crore has a total capacity of 30,000 tons of PVC pipes annually that will be marketed under the...
22 Jan, 2018, 06.46 PM IST
Lubrizol Corporation to start its first CPVC plant in India tomorrowLubrizol Corporation will start its Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) compounding material plant at Dahej in Bharuch district of Gujara...
28 Jan, 2016, 06.34 PM IST
Lubrizol completes CPVC expansion plansThe Lubrizol Corporation on Thursday opened a chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC)compounding plant in Dahej, Gujarat.
28 Jan, 2016, 03.55 PM IST
- Sanmar Group plans to invest $200 million to expand factory in Egypt
Sanmar Group plans to spend $200 million to expand its polyvinyl chloride (PVC) factory in Port Said's industrial zone in Egypt, the countr...
01 Oct, 2012, 01.27 PM IST
- Astral Poly Technik hits all-time high on BSE
Shares of Astral Poly Technik surged by over 19% to a lifetime high on the BSE today after billionaire Warren Buffet-led Lubrizol Corporati...
22 Sep, 2011, 12.56 PM IST