Oct 22, 2026
» Bulk chemical requirements are coming up all over India
From 1,600 tonnes of hydrochloric acid to catalysts and industrial gasesFree article
Oct 22, 2026: INDIA DOMESTIC FIBER PRICES MOVEMENT
» Woven yarn 30/1 combed prices hit month high in Ahmedabad, up Rs 9/kgFree synopsis » Spun rayon siro prices surge 12% in a month to hit Rs 255/kgFree synopsis » Polyester industrial yarn prices hit a month high, gaining Rs 7/kg in AhmedabadFree synopsis » Nylon yarn DTY prices touch a monthly high in Ahmedabad, up Rs 8/kgFree synopsis Oct 22, 2026: INDIA DOMESTIC PRICES – WHAT IS GOING ON?
Glycols, polyols and PU-epoxy chain in play
» Monoethylene glycol prices sink Rs 6/kg in Ahmedabad, hitting a yearly lowFree synopsis » Epichlorohydrin (ECH) prices inch up Rs 1/kg in Delhi, touching yearly highFree synopsis » Polymeric MDI MR200 prices edge up Rs 1/kg after hitting a one-year lowFree synopsis » Trimethylolpropane prices slip Rs 2/kg, down Rs 5/kg over the past fortnightFree synopsis Solvents and aromatics in focus
» Mixed xylene isomer prices slip Rs 1/kg but hold Rs 3/kg fortnightly gainFree synopsis » NBA prices dip Rs 1/kg in Mumbai but keep Rs 4/kg fortnightly gainFree synopsis » Acetonitrile prices soar Rs 25/kg in Mumbai, breaking out to a yearly highFree synopsis Plasticizers and polymers tracker
» DOA prices tumble Rs 11/kg in a fortnight, sinking to a one-year lowFree synopsis » LLDPE prices hold at Rs 151/kg in Hyderabad, near the recent highFree synopsis » LDPE prices hold firm in Hyderabad at a one-year high of Rs 237/kgFree synopsis Industrial and agro chemicals hold ground
» Hydrochloric acid prices rebound Rs 0.50/kg in Mumbai after a fortnightly dipFree synopsis » Paraquat prices drop Rs 15/kg in Delhi, sliding toward the year’s lowFree synopsis Rubber and compounding market watch
» Natural latex prices in Ahmedabad slide to a fresh low of Rs 187/kgFree synopsis Oct 22, 2026: CHINA PETROCHEMICAL PRICE MOVEMENT
Chemical intermediates market watch
» Maleic anhydride prices in China hold flat, keeping a 6% monthly gainFree synopsis » Aniline prices in China hold at peak after a 22% monthly surgeFree synopsis » Adipic acid prices in China hold steady, sitting on a 7% monthly gainFree synopsis » Acetic acid prices in China slide again, down nearly 10% in two weeksFree synopsis Solvents and aromatics in focus
» Acetone prices in China stall today, still down over 10% in a monthFree synopsis » Chloroform prices in China hold firm after a sharp 8% two-week rallyFree synopsis » Phenol prices in China drop over 1% today, trimming recent two-week gainsFree synopsis » Toluene prices in China dip but stay up nearly 4% in a monthFree synopsis » Benzene prices in China edge up again, gaining nearly 8% in a monthFree synopsis Industrial and inorganic chemicals hold ground
» Soda ash (light) prices in China slip again, extending a month-long declineFree synopsis » Titanium dioxide prices in China hold steady, staying above early October levelsFree synopsis » Sulphuric acid prices in China stay flat after a near 15% monthly plungeFree synopsis Glycols and oxides in play
» Ethylene glycol/DEG prices in China hold flat, still a third below September levelsFree synopsis » Ethylene oxide (EO) prices in China hold firm on a 6% monthly gainFree synopsis Plasticizers and oxo-alcohols tracker
» DOP prices in China hold firm after a 4% jump in two weeksFree synopsis » 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) prices in China hold steady after a near 7% reboundFree synopsis Oct 22, 2026
» Daily forward looking import matrices
It is easy to get month-old import data but it is difficult to solicit forthcoming shipment information in India. We go through a laborious process of data collection to get you full import information, including company-wise, quantity-wise, port-wise, vessel-wise cargoes which are coming into India in the next 15-to30 days.
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DetailsOct 21, 2026
» Saudi Arabia does something strange to the Indian DAP market
It has been rather sudden but the Gulf country has taken everyone by surprise
Meanwhile find out how HURL’s credit based DAP deal turned out to be the cheapest in the market, and still pushed India’s price range up
and then there is news that DAP stocks are dropping.Details
Oct 21, 2026: INDIA DOMESTIC PRICES – WHAT IS GOING ON?
PU, polyols and epoxy chain in play
» Pop polyether prices climb Rs 2/kg in Delhi, touching a one-year highFree synopsis » BPA prices freeze in Delhi after a sharp Rs 12/kg fortnightly fallFree synopsis » TDI prices drop Rs 4/kg in Delhi, sinking to a one-year lowFree synopsis » BDGE prices rise Rs 3/kg to touch the year’s high at Rs 225/kgFree synopsis » PEG prices surge Rs 6/kg in Delhi, matching the year’s peak levelFree synopsis » PU prices rise Rs 3/kg in Delhi, scaling a fresh one-year highFree synopsis Plasticizers and oxo-alcohols tracker
» DINP prices slip Rs 1/kg in Delhi but hover near one-year highFree synopsis » DIBP prices dip Rs 2/kg in Delhi, pulling back from the recent peakFree synopsis » 2-Ethylhexanol prices jump Rs 5/kg in Delhi, hitting the year’s high markFree synopsis Industrial and specialty chemicals hold ground
» Liquid alkali prices jump Rs 3/kg this week, reversing a two-week slideFree synopsis » Spirodiclofen prices slide Rs 20/kg in a fortnight, nearing a one-year lowFree synopsis » PAM prices hold firm at Rs 175/kg in Mumbai for two straight weeksFree synopsis Solvents and aromatics in focus
» LAB prices hit one-year high in Kandla, gaining Rs 10/kg in a fortnightFree synopsis » Mono chloro benzene prices hit a one-year peak after Rs 3.25/kg weekly jumpFree synopsis » Acetic acid prices bounce Rs 2/kg in Mumbai, closing in on recent highFree synopsis » Acetone prices soar Rs 17/kg in a week, hitting a one-year highFree synopsis Engineering polymers market watch
» POM prices hold steady in Delhi but stay Rs 8/kg below last monthFree synopsis » PA6 prices stay flat in Delhi after a Rs 7/kg monthly dropFree synopsis Oct 21, 2026: INDIA DOMESTIC FIBER PRICES MOVEMENT
» Nylon yarn POY prices hit a month high in Delhi, up Rs 6/kgFree synopsis » Recycled wool noils prices climb Rs 16/kg in a month, hitting fresh peakFree synopsis » FDY prices hit fresh high in Ahmedabad, gaining Rs 7/kg in a monthFree synopsis » DTY prices scale a fresh monthly high in Mumbai, up Rs 8/kgFree synopsis Oct 21, 2026: CHINA PETROCHEMICAL PRICE MOVEMENT
Solvents and aromatics in focus
» Acetone prices in China keep sliding, shedding over 11% in a monthFree article » Chloroform prices in China climb again, up nearly 19% in a monthFree synopsis » Phenol prices in China bounce back nearly 5% in just two weeksFree synopsis » Toluene prices in China creep higher, back level with last month’s markFree synopsis » Benzene prices in China hold steady today, up over 5% in a monthFree synopsis Industrial and inorganic chemicals hold ground
» Soda ash (light) prices in China tick up today despite a monthly dipFree synopsis » Titanium dioxide prices in China hold firm, extending a slow and steady riseFree synopsis » Sulphuric acid prices in China steady today after a 15% monthly plungeFree synopsis Chemical intermediates market watch
» Aniline prices in China soar over 23% in a month and keep climbingFree synopsis » Adipic acid prices in China edge higher, building on an 11% monthly gainFree synopsis » Acetic acid prices in China drop over 4% in a single dayFree synopsis Glycols and oxides in play
» Ethylene glycol/DEG prices in China jump nearly 6% in a single dayFree synopsis » Ethylene oxide (EO) prices in China hold firm after a 13% monthly surgeFree synopsis Plasticizers and oxo-alcohols tracker
» DOP prices in China climb again, gaining over 4% in two weeksFree synopsis » 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) prices in China jump nearly 7% in just two weeksFree synopsis Oct 21, 2026: INTERNATIONAL PETROCHEMICAL PRICE MOVEMENT
Vinyls and intermediates hold ground
» Phthalic anhydride prices climb nearly 3% in South East Asia this weekFree synopsis » PVC (Suspension) prices mixed as Taiwan hits 1,000 while Korea and Europe slipFree synopsis » EDC prices jump nearly 14% in NW Europe as Asia holds steadyFree synopsis » VCM prices rise nearly 6% in NW Europe while Asian markets stay flatFree synopsis Crude and feedstocks in focus
» Naphtha prices diverge this week, firming in Japan while slipping in EuropeFree synopsis » Butadiene prices rise across all markets, led by a 3% Rotterdam jumpFree synopsis » Crude oil prices surge as Brent tops 110 and WTI nears 100Free synopsis » Ethylene prices climb in North East Asia while US Gulf jumps over 6%Free synopsis » Propylene prices rise in Asia, Taiwan up over 4% as Europe softensFree synopsis Polyethylene market watch
» HDPE (HM) prices hold flat across Korea, Singapore and Thailand this weekFree synopsis » HDPE (Raffia) prices rise in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, most others hold steadyFree synopsis » HDPE (Injection) prices mixed as US Gulf slides while Europe and Asia firmFree synopsis » HDPE (Blow moulding) prices: Europe jumps 4% while US Gulf sinks nearly 6%Free synopsis » HDPE (Film) prices rise nearly 4% in NW Europe as US Gulf easesFree synopsis » HDPE (Pipe) prices hold steady in South Korea and Saudi Arabia this weekFree synopsis » LDPE (Lamination) prices hold firm in Qatar, unchanged at 1,800 this weekFree synopsis » LDPE (Heavy duty) prices jump in Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh this weekFree synopsis » LDPE (Injection) prices mixed: Korea and India gain, Pakistan and Bangladesh dipFree synopsis » LDPE (Film) prices rise in Sri Lanka and Pakistan as US Gulf slipsFree synopsis » LDPE (Milk pouch) prices rise in Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh this weekFree synopsis » LLDPE (Rotomoulding) prices: Bangladesh leads gains while Korea, Saudi and India holdFree synopsis » LLDPE (Injection) prices firm in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka; others unchangedFree synopsis » LLDPE (Metallocene) prices hold flat, with India the priciest market at 1,960Free synopsis » LLDPE (Film) prices edge higher in Bangladesh as most global markets hold steadyFree synopsis » EVA prices hold steady in South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Thailand this weekFree synopsis Polypropylene tracker
» PP (Copolymer) prices in the US Gulf climb 2.6% to hit 1,380Free synopsis » PP (Raffia) prices rise across the board, Middle East and Far East leadFree synopsis » PP (BOPP) prices climb in every market, Far East Asia up nearly 3%Free synopsis » PP (Random copolymer) prices inch higher across Korea, Singapore and Saudi ArabiaFree synopsis » PP (Block copolymer) prices rise everywhere, Far East Asia posts the biggest jumpFree synopsis » PP (Film) prices firm across all markets, led by Far East AsiaFree synopsis » PP (Injection) prices climb across Asia while US Gulf bucks the trendFree synopsis Styrenics and engineering plastics in play
» PS (EPS) prices soar over 9% in NW Europe in a single weekFree synopsis » PS (GPPS) prices jump over 8% in NW Europe as Asia holds flatFree synopsis » PS (HIPS) prices leap nearly 8% in NW Europe, other markets unchangedFree synopsis » ABS (Injection) prices rally across Asia, with Thailand crossing the 1,800 markFree synopsis » SAN prices climb nearly 3% in South Korea and Taiwan this weekFree synopsis » PET (Bottle grade) prices firm in key Asian markets, US Gulf climbs 2%Free synopsis Oct 19, 2026
» Was India’s gas demand weak, or just locked out?
Oct 19: High prices have long taken the blame for India’s flat gas demand. A new platform that sells idle LNG terminal slots is about to test that.Free article
Oct 19, 2026
» India’s Plan B for Hormuz crisis
- A $50bn pipeline around Hormuz could cut India’s wartime oil costs
- Find out what India could be banking on in the future
Free articleOct 19, 2026
» Hindustan Zinc cuts sulphuric acid to Rs 36.50/kg, second cut from its August peak
Hindustan Zinc has cut sulphuric acid by Rs 1/kg to Rs 36.50/kg ex-Udaipur. The price is back to its mid-June level, but still more than seven times what it was in April 2024.Free article
Oct 19, 2026
» Ethanol’s kamikaze run
- Sugar-based ethanol has been left out of the oil companies' contracts
- There is a question mark over using grain
- The current ethanol capacity is 1,990 crore litres, demand is only about 1,050 crore.
- So why do Indian companies keep expanding capacity?
Free articleOct 19, 2026
» India walks away with 760,000 tonnes of urea, and dares China to blink
IPL let its counters lapse with less than half of its 1.7mn tonnes booked. A $20/t standoff with Chinese sellers now decides the next round.
Free article
Oct 19, 2026: INDIA DOMESTIC PRICES – WHAT IS GOING ON?
Solvents and aromatics in focus
» Methanol prices in India hold steady this week, firmer over fortnightFree synopsis » Dimethylformamide prices in India dip again, extending a steep fortnight declineFree synopsis » IPA prices in India surge this week to a one-year highFree synopsis » Benzene prices in India rise this week to a one-year highFree synopsis » C5 prices in India edge up this week to a one-year highFree synopsis » Vinyl acetate monomer prices in India dip again, extending a fortnight declineFree synopsis » Ethyl acetate prices in India fall again on a steep fortnight declineFree synopsis » Nitrobenzene prices in India dip again, extending a fortnight-long declineFree synopsis Oleochemicals under pressure
» Lauric acid prices in India tumble sharply to near a one-year lowFree synopsis » Palm wax prices in India dip this week but firmer over fortnightFree synopsis » Stearic acid prices in India dip this week but firmer over fortnightFree synopsis » Glycerine prices in India dip again, extending a fortnight-long declineFree synopsis » Monostearin prices in India dip again, extending a fortnight-long declineFree synopsis Intermediates and inorganics market watch
» Acrylamide prices in India edge up this week but slip over fortnightFree synopsis » Maleic anhydride prices in India rise again on strong fortnight gainsFree synopsis » Phthalic anhydride prices in India dip this week but hold flat fortnightFree synopsis » Sulphuric acid prices in India dip again, extending a fortnight-long declineFree synopsis » Mancozeb prices in India jump this week to a one-year highFree synopsis » Hydrogen peroxide prices in India fall again, extending a fortnight declineFree synopsis » Heavy soda ash prices in India surge this week to a one-year highFree synopsis Polymers hold firm
» PP prices in India edge up this week to a one-year highFree synopsis » ABS prices in India rise again on strong monthly gainsFree synopsis Rubber tracker
» PBR rubber prices in India fall again to near monthly lowFree synopsis Oct 19, 2026: CHINA PETROCHEMICAL PRICE MOVEMENT
Chemical intermediates market watch
» Maleic anhydride prices in China hold flat, well above last monthFree synopsis » Aniline prices in China rise today, climbing well above last monthFree synopsis » Adipic acid prices in China hold flat on strong monthly gainsFree synopsis » Acetic acid prices in China fall today but hold strong monthly gainsFree synopsis Solvents and aromatics in focus
» Acetone prices in China fall today, slipping below last monthFree synopsis » Chloroform prices in China hold flat, climbing well above last monthFree synopsis » Phenol prices in China ease today but stay above last monthFree synopsis » Toluene prices in China ease today but stay above last monthFree synopsis » Benzene prices in China ease today but stay above last monthFree synopsis Industrial and inorganic chemicals hold ground
» Soda ash light prices in China hold flat, trailing last month’s levelFree article » Titanium dioxide prices in China hold flat, firmer than last monthFree synopsis » Sulphuric acid prices in China hold flat, well below last monthFree synopsis Glycols and oxides in play
» Ethylene glycol DEG prices in China rise today on steep monthly dropFree synopsis » Ethylene oxide prices in China hold flat, well above last monthFree synopsis Plasticizers and oxo-alcohols tracker
» DOP prices in China rise today, firmer than last monthFree synopsis » 2-EH prices in China rise today, firmer than last monthFree synopsis Oct 19, 2026: INDIA DOMESTIC FIBER PRICES MOVEMENT
» PET bottle grade prices in India drop to a one-month lowFree synopsis » Polyester industrial yarn prices in India climb to a fresh monthly highFree synopsis » Woven yarn prices in India climb to a fresh monthly highFree synopsis Oct 16, 2026
» GNFC's ammonia tender sets a tight November delivery window for 2,000 MT
GNFC’s 2,000-MT November ammonia tender puts supplier storage and logistics readiness in focus, with just 13 days between eligibility submission and deliveries starting.Details
Oct 16, 2026
» What is wrong with GACL’s boiler project that keeps running into trouble
GACL’s bid to shield chemical production from gas cuts has hit environmental hurdles over its Rs.105.50-crore switch to solid-fuel boilers.Free article
Oct 16, 2026: Domestic company updates
» Sanathan’s three director renewals face tight November approval timetable
Results are scheduled two days before proposed second terms begin, while one director is also nominated to continue on the material subsidiary’s board.Free article
» Galaxy seeks approval for MD’s daughter’sUS role and board appointment
The ballot proposes a US$160,000 annual remuneration ceiling for Namrata Natarajan and shareholder approval for Uday Kamat’s board return.Free article
» Megamont signs Rs. 2.13-crore African pigeon-pea import contract
November–December shipments are intended for Indian food processors and institutional buyers, but resale commitments and trading margins are not disclosed.Free article
» Diach’s rating information gap persists despite higher historical profit
ICRA retains non-cooperating status on Rs. 14 crore of facilities, with the latest financial table limited to FY2025 figures sourced from MCA.Free article
» Aether rating withdrawal follows banker consent as earnings strengthen
ICRA ends coverage at the company’s request, while the accompanying financial table shows higher profit alongside increased debt relative to operating earnings.Free article
» Deepak Globalchem’s Rs. 1,350-crore proposed facilities gain Positive outlook
ICRA’s assessment rests on consolidated Deepak group operations, while the Singapore trading subsidiary’s rated facilities remain identified as proposed.Free article
» Performance Chemiserve turns profitable as Equinor gas changes ammonia economics
The ammonia producer exits rating watch after a Rs. 225.5-crore quarterly profit, although group support and gas-ammonia spreads remain central.Free article
» Deepak Fertilisers exits rating watch as gas supply stabilises
ICRA assigns a Positive outlook, while commissioning of Rs. 4,658-crore projects and fertiliser input-cost recovery remain critical conditions.Free article
» Kabra’s battery-led profit recovery comes with Rs. 131-crore cash outflow
Geon drives quarterly growth, but the financial statements reveal working-capital absorption, higher borrowings and an unresolved flood-insurance claim.Free article
Oct 16, 2026
» Tinna registers 19 acres for Rs. 250-crore integrated recycling plan
Registration covers less than half the intended Andhra Pradesh site, with due diligence continuing on the remaining 21 acres.Details
Oct 16, 2026: INDIA DOMESTIC FIBER PRICES MOVEMENT
» Nylon yarn FDY prices in India hit a fresh monthly high this weekFree synopsis » Nylon cord fibre prices in India ease slightly but stay near highFree synopsis » Pure polyester yarn prices in India climb to a fresh monthly highFree synopsis » Raw jute prices in India ease this week but stay above monthFree synopsis Oct 16, 2026: INDIA DOMESTIC PRICES – WHAT IS GOING ON?
Solvents, alcohols and glycol ethers
» Octanol prices in India fall again, extending a month-long declineFree synopsis » Ethanol prices in India dip this week but hold flat monthlyFree synopsis » Benzyl alcohol prices in India dip again, extending a monthly declineFree synopsis » Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate prices in India rise on strong gainsFree synopsis » Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether prices in India fall sharply this monthFree synopsis Aromatics and intermediates market watch
» Acrylic acid prices in India edge up this week but hold flat monthlyFree synopsis » Caprolactam prices in India edge up this week, flat over monthFree synopsis » Aniline prices in India dip this week but stay well above monthFree synopsis » Toluene prices in India fall again, easing from a monthly peakFree synopsis » Phenol prices in India climb steadily on strong monthly gainsFree synopsis Chlorinated solvents and ketones
» Dichloropropane prices in India edge up this week on monthly gainFree synopsis » Perchloroethylene prices in India dip this week but edge above monthFree synopsis » Trichloroethylene prices in India recover this week but trail last monthFree synopsis » Cyclohexanone prices in India fall again on a steep monthly declineFree synopsis » Methyl isobutyl ketone prices in India rise again on monthly gainFree synopsis Refrigerants and specialty chemicals
» Refrigerant R404A prices in India fall sharply on a steep fortnight dropFree synopsis » Wet slurry prices in India dip this week but stay firmer monthlyFree synopsis Polymers in play
» PVC prices in India hold steady this week, firmer over three monthsFree synopsis » PS prices in India fall sharply this week, slipping below monthFree synopsis » EVA prices in India rise again on a steady monthly gainFree synopsis Oct 16, 2026: CHINA PETROCHEMICAL PRICE MOVEMENT
Chemical intermediates market watch
» Maleic anhydride prices in China hold flat, well above last monthFree synopsis » Aniline prices in China rise today, climbing well above last monthFree synopsis » Adipic acid prices in China rise today on strong monthly gainsFree synopsis » Acetic acid prices in China hold flat on strong monthly gainsFree synopsis Solvents and aromatics in focus
» Acetone prices in China fall today, slipping below last monthFree synopsis » Chloroform prices in China hold flat, climbing well above last monthFree synopsis » Phenol prices in China ease today but stay well above monthFree synopsis » Toluene prices in China ease today but stay well above monthFree synopsis » Benzene prices in China fall today but stay well above monthFree synopsis Industrial and inorganic chemicals hold ground
» Soda ash light prices in China hold flat, trailing last month’s levelFree synopsis » Titanium dioxide prices in China hold flat, firmer than last monthFree synopsis » Sulphuric acid prices in China hold flat, well below last monthFree synopsis Glycols and oxides in play
» Ethylene glycol DEG prices in China rise today on steep monthly dropFree synopsis » prices in China hold flat, well above last monthFree synopsis Plasticizers and oxo-alcohols tracker
» DOP prices in China hold flat, firmer than last monthFree synopsis » 2-EH prices in China hold flat, firmer than last monthFree synopsis Oct 15, 2026: Domestic company updates
» Advanced chemicals gain access to Rs.1-lakh-crore RDI scheme
New technology-area eligibility takes effect from October 8, but the announcement contains no sector-specific allocation or project awards.Details
» Paswara rating stays non-cooperating as company background raises questions
ICRA maintains qualified ratings on Rs.15 crore of facilities, while the supplied profile unexpectedly refers to Modern Chemicals.Details
» Modern Chemicals rating remains constrained by prolonged information gap
ICRA retains issuer-non-cooperating status on Rs.17.50 crore of facilities and cannot provide updated operating or liquidity information.Details
» GNFC seeks November feedstocks through sharply different supplier filters
Ammonia and toluene notices each seek 2,000 tonnes, with different experience tests, quantity tolerances and document-request cutoffs.Details
Oct 15, 2026
» BCPL seeks 784 tonnes of additives alongside non-executive recruitment
Two annual additive tenders carry different bid-security terms, while the recruitment notice lists 24 positions and an October 9 application cutoff.Details
Oct 15, 2026
» MRPL profit surges despite lower throughput as refining margins strengthen
Quarterly profit nearly triples, while the broker report flags provisional fire losses and expects refining margins to normalise.Details
