Drug regulator drafts guidelines on high-risk solvents after tainted syrup deaths in kidsIndia's drug regulator is creating new rules for dangerous solvents in children's medicines. This follows tragic deaths linked to contamina...
Probal Sen flags muted quarter for Reliance as O2C weakness weighsReliance Industries anticipates a subdued earnings report this quarter. The oil-to-chemicals segment faces pressure, impacting overall numb...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
Sanjay Khanna appointed as BPCL chairman & managing directorBPCL has appointed Sanjay Khanna as its Chairman & Managing Director, effective April 9, 2026, until his superannuation on May 31, 2029. Kh...
'Allocate key chemicals to avert drug shortages', says Pharmexcil amid West Asia warIndian drug makers face a critical shortage of essential raw materials. Pharmexcil has asked the government to divert supplies of propylene...
Mumbai-Pune Expressway jam: How a single spark could have turned deadly for thousands of vehicles waiting near 21,000 kg gas bombMumbai-Pune Expressway jam update: A 32-hour hazardous materials operation successfully averted a potential propylene gas disaster on the P...
Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic jam update: What is propylene, the highly flammable gas that can blast if exposed to intense heat?Mumbai-Pune Expressway jam: A massive jam occurred on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway after a tanker carrying highly flammable propylene gas ove...
After cough syrup deaths, drug regulator moves to tighten rules on high-risk solvents; unlicensed village pharmacies also under scrutinyIndia's drug regulator is taking action after children died from contaminated cough syrups. They are looking into how to check the quality ...
Manali Petrochemicals expands Propylene Glycol capacity to back 'Make in India'Manali Petrochemicals Limited launched its expanded Propylene Glycol plant. This aligns with the Make in India vision. The expansion will i...
Petronet LNG Q2 Results: Profit rises 9% YoY; to invest Rs 20,685 crore in petchem plantThe petrochemical plant, which will come up adjacent to India's largest LNG import facility operated by the company, will consist of a 750,...
Cough syrup deaths: DCGI directs drug manufacturers not to use propylene glycol supplied by Delhi firmThree employees of Marion Biotech were arrested on charges of manufacture and sale of adulterated drugs.
How cough syrup gets poisonedIn Gambia, imported cough syrup for children was found by global health officials to be contaminated with two highly toxic substances: ethy...
- BPCL Board approves Rs 11,130 cr Kochi petrochemical project
BPCL's Kochi refinery at its recent expansion to 15.5 million tonnes per annum capacity produces 5,00,000 tonnes of polymer grade propylene.
Indian Oil Corp commissions propylene recovery unit at Mathura RefineryState-owned Indian Oil Corp (IOC) said it has commissioned a propylene recovery unit at its Mathura Refinery.
- RIL's Nagothane plant gets clean-chit from AERB
Reliance Industries's Petrochemicals manufacturing plant at Nagothane in Raigad district has received a clean-chit from AERB in connection ...