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
Pidilite signals further price hike as West Asia crisis fuels 40-50% raw material inflationPidilite Industries is planning another price increase for its products. This move comes as raw material costs surge due to ongoing geopoli...
10 May, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Ariana Grande announces new album ‘Petal’: Release date, album concept and pre-order detailsAriana Grande has announced her eighth studio album petal, set for release on July 31 under Republic Records. Co-written and executive prod...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
Vinyl fever returns! Record Store Day 2026 brings fans back to record stores worldwideRecord Store Day 2026 arrives on April 18, highlighting independent music shops and exclusive vinyl. This annual event celebrates a physica...
18 Apr, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Asha Bhosle: Playful, plaintive or pop, India's voice for every mood falls silentAsha Bhosle, the iconic voice of Indian music, has passed away at 92. Her career spanned over eight decades, touching millions with her ver...
12 Apr, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Iran-US war pushes polymer, resin prices up 60%; plastics exporters squeezed despite ceasefireFreight rates jump up to 10x, polymer prices rise 60%, while supply disruptions and supply chain delays strain MSMEs and the sector's expor...
11 Apr, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
From $300 to $8,500 freight: West Asia war squeezes UP MSMEs, delays stretch to 60 daysExporters report shipment delays of up to 60 days, 20-30% cost escalation, and growing order uncertainty due to the West Asia conflict.
07 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Key petrochemical products get 3 month import duty reliefIndia has waived customs duty on key petrochemical imports until June 30. This move provides relief to sectors like pharmaceuticals, chemic...
03 Apr, 2026, 02.25 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
Quality control on Polypropylene and Poly Vinyl Chloride deferred to June 2025The Centre delays the quality control orders on Polypropylene (PP) and Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) materials to June 24, 2025. This amendment...
30 Dec, 2024, 03.41 PM IST
Finance ministry imposes anti-dumping duty on luxury vinyl tiles from China, TaiwanThe anti-dumping duty would be valid for five years, said a notification by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs(CBIC).
20 Apr, 2023, 06.42 PM IST
Once considered a relic, vinyl records are back with a bang!Demand for vinyl records is increasing as they trigger a feeling of nostalgia.
16 Mar, 2023, 09.00 PM IST
Vinyl Records: People, places and things beyond headlinesThe lacquer disc-making factory of Apollo Masters in California caught fire last week. It has been devastated.
08 Feb, 2020, 10.19 PM IST
RIL gets green nod for Rs 13,250 crore Dahej unit expansion projectThe estimated cost of the project is Rs 13,250 crore. A budget of Rs 400 crore will be kept aside for environment protection and conservati...
04 Apr, 2017, 05.59 PM IST
PVC industry can attract Rs 20,000 crore investment in 5-7 years: ReportIndian import duties on Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) are lower than those in the developed world and in the ASEAN region.
22 Dec, 2015, 09.36 PM IST
- DCM Shriram Consolidated Ltd Q1 net up by 20% in FY11
The Q1 FY12 revenue of DCM Shriram Consolidated Ltd (DSCL) was up by 20.1% at Rs 1,225.1 cr vs Rs 1,020.3 cr in Q1FY11.
26 Jul, 2011, 11.11 PM IST
- Pidilite gets shareholders nod for merger of Vinyl Chemical
Pidilite Industries, manufacturer of adhesives and industrial chemicals, has received the shareholders' approval for merger of Vinyl Acetat...
29 Aug, 2007, 03.10 PM IST