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Building India’s Agrochemical Backbone: Excel Industries on Securing the Future of Intermediate Manufacturing The Breakdown The pivot away from China in global supply chains presents both opportunity and urgency for India’s specialty chemicals and agrochemical intermediates sector. As multinational players seek trustworthy alternatives, India, the world’s fourth-largest agrochemical producer, is

Chemical waste and pollution The Breakdown Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have established themselves as essential ingredients across a spectrum of applications—from fire-fighting foams and water-resistant textiles to electronics and food packaging—due to their unique repellency and durability. However, their environmental and health persistence, coupled with mounting regulatory action at

Illuminating the possibilities of Energy, Resources & Industrials The Breakdown As global industries face mounting environmental and societal pressures, the imperative for transformation has never been greater. Energy, resources, and industrial leaders are converging to redesign their strategies, recognizing the urgent need to address sustainability while driving profitability. This collective

Cyclic Olefin Polymer (COP) Market Set for 5.8% CAGR Growth The Breakdown The Cyclic Olefin Polymer (COP) market is emerging as a growth vector in specialty polymers, forecasted to reach $1.48 billion globally by 2031, up from $1.004 billion in 2024 at a projected CAGR of 5.8%. COP’s unique blend

Miwon Specialty Chemical (KRX:268280) Hasn’t Managed To Accelerate Its Returns The Breakdown While Miwon Specialty Chemical has demonstrated consistency in its financial returns, most notably maintaining a stable 15% Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) as it increased capital deployment, the company has not achieved growth in its return trajectory. This

Pbt Plastic Market Demonstrates Robust Growth Potential The Breakdown The global PBT plastic market is on an accelerated growth trajectory, forecasted to achieve a value of $3.8 billion by 2031 and a compelling CAGR of 7.4% through 2025–2031. Adoption across automotive, electronics, and industrial manufacturing continues to rise as end-users

Bio-based Polymers Market Size to Reach $9.19 Bn, Globally The Breakdown The global bio-based polymers market is experiencing accelerated momentum, with forecasts projecting market growth from $4.14 billion in 2024 to $9.19 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 12.3%. Driven by regulatory pressures, evolving customer expectations for sustainability, and

EU science advisers put clamp on carbon credits to meet 2040 climate target The Breakdown The European Union’s scientific advisory board on climate change has issued strong guidance urging the bloc not to count international carbon credits toward its ambitious 2040 emissions reduction targets. The board argues this practice would

Bio Acrylic Acid Market Exclusive Trends Analysis with Forecast The Breakdown The global bio acrylic acid market stands at an inflection point, forecasted to reach over $2.2 billion by 2034 with a compound annual growth rate nearing 16%. This surge is fueled by escalating demand for sustainable, high-performance polymers across