India’s chemicals and petrochemicals sector sees strong growth over last 12 years; Rs 3.4 lakh crore invested in PCPIRs

August 5, 2026 6:49 PM

India’s chemicals and petrochemicals sector sees strong growth over last 12 years; Rs 3.4 lakh crore invested in PCPIRs

India's chemicals and petrochemicals sector has witnessed significant expansion over the past 12 years, driven by policy reforms, infrastructure development, investment promotion, skill development and research initiatives undertaken by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said on Wednesday. The Ministry said these initiatives have strengthened domestic manufacturing, attracted investments, generated employment and supported the vision...

Chemical and petrochemical industry can power India’s technological leadership: Piyush Goyal

October 15, 2025 8:32 PM

Chemical and petrochemical industry can power India’s technological leadership: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that India’s chemical and petrochemical industry has the potential to lead the country’s technological transformation and position it as a global innovation hub. Delivering the keynote address at the 7th Indian Chemicals and Petrochemicals Conference organised by Confederation of Indian Industry in New Delhi, the minister underscored the sector’s strategic role in India’s economic growth and its far-reaching impact acro...