DEG surges to a one-year high in Kolkata, up Rs 43/kg in three months – India Domestic Prices – What Is Going On?, 17 Jun 2026

Alcohols and solvents

DEG surges to a one-year high in Kolkata, up Rs 43/kg in three months

82-Ethylhexanol retreats Rs 16 in a month after peaking

Solvents and alcohols drift lower as the chain consolidates

Intermediates and specialty chemicals

Acrylonitrile tumbles Rs 40 in a month as the spike unwinds

Liquid Alkali spikes Rs 17 in a fortnight on a sharp recovery

The plasticiser complex cools: DINP, DIBP and DOTP all soften

Butyl Acrylate Monomer stays volatile, down Rs 41 in a month

Acetic Acid recovers while Acetone cools in Mumbai

BPA edges up but stays below last month; PA66 lags the polymer pack

Agrochemicals and crop inputs

Dicalcium Phosphate presses a yearly high; Palm Oil cools after a strong run

Agrochemical actives ease as the kharif season sets in

Polymers and engineering plastics

Polycarbonate and SAN hold firm, carrying big six-month gains

PET slides to Rs 138/kg, down Rs 26 over three months

Elastomer Polyether eases but holds its medium-term gain