C5 slips this week but holds a firm longer-term uptrend – India Domestic Prices – What Is Going On?, 13 Jul 2026

SOLVENTS & INTERMEDIATES

Dimethylformamide edges up but holds near recent lows in Mumbai

Benzene rises in Vizag but stays in a tight three-month band

Paraformaldehyde falls in Mumbai but holds a large six-month gain

Vinyl Acetate Monomer slips in a sharp repricing

Ethyl Acetate firms modestly in a stable market

Phthalic Anhydride falls in Mumbai as its run cools

OLEOCHEMICALS & SPECIALTY CHEMICALS

Palm Wax slips but stabilises near recent lows in Mumbai

C5 slips this week but holds a firm longer-term uptrend

Glycerine rebounds in Mumbai from earlier weakness

Monostearin drifts lower in a steady decline

Sulphuric Acid slips in Ankleshwar but sits far above six-month lows

Hydrogen Peroxide drops in Delhi in a steep unwind

AGRO & INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS

Mancozeb falls in Ahmedabad as the agro-cycle turns down

Heavy Soda Ash falls in Ahmedabad as the range compresses

POLYMERS WATCH

Polypropylene holds steady in a soft market

ABS holds firm in Ahmedabad after a monthly dip