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Oil workers at the intersection: tariffs, AI, climate policy and global tensions The Breakdown The oil and energy sector is at a pivotal inflection point as macroeconomic volatility collides with transformative technological and regulatory shifts. Labor negotiations in the U.S.—historically a bellwether for global practices—now reflect heightened uncertainty driven by

Shivtek to Invest ₹50 Crore; Signs MoU With Bodal Chemicals The Breakdown Shivtek Spechemi Industries has entered a strategic partnership with Bodal Chemicals to acquire approximately 8 acres of land for a new specialty chemical manufacturing plant in Rajpura, Punjab. This ₹50 crore investment is designed to expand Shivtek’s production

[Latest] Global Bioplastics Market Size/Share Worth USD The Breakdown The global bioplastics market is on the cusp of accelerated transformation, with forecasts projecting rapid expansion from USD 14.9 billion in 2024 to an anticipated USD 89.2 billion by 2034, a compound annual growth rate of nearly 20%. This surge is

Govt mulls ways to cushion blow to chemical and textile exporters – Economy News The Breakdown In response to the newly imposed 50% additional US tariffs targeting Indian chemical and textile exports, the Indian government has engaged with industry leaders to chart strategies that can mitigate immediate disruption and set

Chain Transfer Agents Market to Hit USD 365 Million by 2031, Driven by Polymer Demand Surge The Breakdown The global chain transfer agents (CTA) market is poised for robust growth, projected to expand from USD 249 million in 2024 to USD 365 million by 2031 at a 5.7% CAGR. B2B

Fineotex opens new $6.86 mn manufacturing facility in Ambernath The Breakdown Fineotex Chemical Limited (FCL), a major Indian specialty chemical manufacturer, has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art facility in Ambernath, Maharashtra. This expansion—adding 7 acres and 15,000 MT of specialty chemical production capacity—reflects a ₹60 crore (approx. $6.86M) investment. The new

Non-Fluoropolymer Elastomers Market Growth Statistics 2035 The Breakdown The global non-fluoropolymer elastomers market is set for substantial growth, forecast to reach USD 48.3 billion by 2035—up from USD 31.4 billion in 2025, achieving a CAGR of 4.4%. This upward trajectory is fueled by robust demand in automotive, industrial, and infrastructure

Dismantling of EPA’s Scientific Research Arm: A Turning Point for Markets & Leadership The Breakdown The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) elimination of its Office of Research and Development (ORD) and the associated Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) signals a major strategic shift in how chemical risks are scientifically evaluated

India banks on diversion in domestic market, other geographies to cushion tariff blow for textiles, chemicals sector The Breakdown Following the United States’ imposition of additional 25% tariffs on select Indian imports, leaders in India’s ministry and export sectors are seeking to recalibrate market strategy. The textiles and chemicals sectors,