C5 rises sharply in Delhi — prices test recent high – India Domestic Prices – What Is Going On?, 13 Apr 2026

Solvents & intermediates

Dimethylformamide slips after recent peak — weekly correction sets in

EDC declines in Pipavav — market eases after recent highs

IPA falls back in Hazira — recent rally loses momentum

Vinyl acetate monomer softens in Kandla — fortnightly weakness continues

Ethyl acetate climbs to a fresh high — upward momentum stays intact

Aromatics & derivatives

Benzene edges lower in Mumbai — market stays resilient despite weekly dip

Nitrobenzene rises sharply in Delhi — monthly gains gather pace

Industrial chemicals

Caustic soda flakes tumble this week — domestic market turns softer

Paraformaldehyde firms in Delhi — steady gains keep market supported

Sulphuric acid slips week on week — market holds above month-ago levels

Hydrogen peroxide steadies after recent swings — elevated levels hold

Heavy soda ash rebounds in Ahmedabad — recovery follows recent lows

Specialty chemicals

Acrylamide inches higher in Mumbai — steady uptrend remains intact

C5 rises sharply in Delhi — prices test recent high

Stearic acid extends decline in Delhi — downtrend stays in place

Polymers

PP weakens in Delhi — monthly losses deepen

PBT holds near annual high — firm trend remains intact

ABS steadies at recent high — domestic market stays elevated