8Workshop on Digital Agriculture and E-Commerce at the national level on 20-21 April 2023.  For programme detail, venue, participation, click on Reports for more
8The global fertilizer market experienced a sharp increase in export volume in Feb 2023, but prices continued to fall due to high supply and low demand. Fertilizer producers witnessed high inventories due to farmers postponing purchases in response to falling prices. Click on Report for more. 
8Mosaic has announced a dividend of $0.20 per share for its common stock, and the pay-out will be made to shareholders on June 15th, 2023. Click here for details
8Here is a list of approved manufacturers related to the agriculture sector in Punjab. Click here for the checklist.
8Here is a German based family owned business who provide 360 degree agribusiness advisory service. Suppliers of pre- & probiotic components for regenerative agriculture, including an exclusive herbal blend, with ample benefits, the company also boasts an impressive clientele list. For more, click here 
8Here is a ratings update on a company with an established presence in the in the fertilisers and micronutrient premixes industry. Click here for more.

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8Tender invited for supply of not just Urea but also for DAP and MOP
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8AI has taken the world. Technology can change the game entirely for the fertilizer sector
8Here is a recommendation model based on AI for best crop and fertilizer usgae.
8The system uses various techniques to analyze the data and provide accurate suggestions.
8You can expect more of these ubiquitious applications in the months ahead
8The world is eventually going to be dominated by AI, there is no denying that fact, how long will it take? It is only a matter of time now
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8Transforming waste into valuable resource.
8The Indian Gaushalas which are of significant cultural and religious importance, often struggle with financial sustainability. Here is an evaluation from NITI Aayog which has garnered significant attention for its potential to propel sustainable farming practices and embrace the circular economy concept. 
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Shell is one of the world's largest LNG companies and also one of its biggest traders.
8And it has been in India for sometime
8There is however a step-change in how Shell is looking at India of late
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Contracting is currently on for the following
Ammonia -Urea Maintenance Project
8Cost: Rs 30 crore
Ammonia-V Revamp Project
8Cost: Rs 102  crore
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8Contracting is currently on for the Krishnapatnam - Hyderabad Multi-Product Pipeline (BPCL)
8The Durgapur- Haldia Greenfield Natural Gas Pipeline Project will find it impossible to meet its commissioning schedule
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8Get the latest steel company filings here to stay up to date with what is happening.
 8Bekaert
 8Unitech International Ltd.
 8Thermax Ltd
 8SMC Global Securities Ltd.
 8OCL Iron and Steel Ltd
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8Demand for dimethyl silicone is estimated to reach US$ 2.5 billion in 2022 and to grow at a CAGR of 4.55% to US$ 3.9 billion between 2022 and 2032. According to Future Market Insights, the global usage of dimethyl silicone in the Chemicals & Materials industry is driving market growth.
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8On the trading week ending March 10, world rubber futures fell substantially on all major rubber markets. According to the Japanese exchange's analysis, speculative selling and lengthy liquidations pushed prices lower amid strong trading activity.
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8Reports & Insights has conducted a study on the "Bromobutyl Rubber Market," providing readers with comprehensive information on the market's growth, relevant data, and current trends. The report also features a conceptual framework, accurate graphical and textual representations, and an analysis of the top competitors in the market.
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8Arlanxeo has enhanced its battery technology lab located in China to advance the progress of energy storage in new-mobility applications. The expansion of the regional technical centre includes the installation of a 'pouch cell' line, which will enable the development of rubber solutions for lithium-ion batteries.
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8The purpose of engaging in QBS is to leverage the full market potential of SAIL's new mill products by collaborating with customers to ensure a steady supply throughout the year. This process also helps to determine market potential and develop a production plan, enabling SAIL to fulfil its supply obligations effectively.
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8Tata Steel has signed an agreement to manufacture 22 Vande Bharat Express trains for the Indian Railways in the next year, as part of the ministry's target to produce 200 such trains in the next two years. The Vande Bharat Express is known for being the fastest and most advanced train in the country.
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8The market for electric vehicles (EVs) is surely spreading its wings in India, and it's booming. It’ll not be far before every top player will jump into the EV manufacturing market. Indian steel giant has already taken the leap and the EV project is at the feasibility assessment stage.
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8Thermax Limited, a prominent provider of energy and environmental solutions, has partnered with Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), a green energy and technology company based in Australia, to investigate green hydrogen initiatives, including the establishment of new manufacturing facilities in India. Their objective is to identify possibilities for developing comprehensive green hydrogen projects for commercial and industrial clients in India.
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8The corporation is a global steel and mining enterprise with a rolling capacity of more than 20 million tonnes per year and a liquid steel capacity of more than 14 million tonnes per year. Liberty Steel is a company to keep an eye on.
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8This is a mining company based in Canada that specializes in exploring and developing valuable deposits of base and precious metals. The company's management team has a track record of successfully discovering and developing mines. Find out what the company has to say in their own words.
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Here are a bunch of chemical companies that maintained their debts to get their rates right
 8PBM Polytex Ltd.
 8Petro Carbon and Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
 8DCM Shriram Ltd.
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8During the next two decades, India is expected to account for more than a fifth of additional global chemical consumption, with domestic demand expected to reach USD 1,000 billion by 2040. Throughout the previous decade, the country's chemical sector has outperformed the rest of the world regarding demand growth and shareholder value generation.
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8Exports of inorganics, agricultural chemicals, consumer goods, and specialty chemicals declined 1.6% to $13.5 billion in January, a 0.6% decrease year on year. Chemical imports, on the other hand, increased by 8 per cent.
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8QatarEnergy and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company (CPChem) have announced the groundbreaking of a world-scale petrochemical complex in the United States. The Golden Triangle Polymers Factory, worth $8.5 billion, is set to open in 2026.
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8The construction of Vietnam's US$5.4 billion Southern Petrochemical Complex, which is scheduled to begin operations this year, may be delayed if issues with investment incentives, mostly tax-related, are not resolved.
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8The new data emphasizes how the expected development of the petrochemical sector would increase dangers across the United States.
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8The US Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions on entities that allegedly provided financial services to Iranian companies that were already under US sanctions. The sanctioned entities facilitated the Iranian companies' access to the global financial system and disguised their transactions with foreign customers, enabling them to evade sanctions and earn billions of dollars through third-party petrochemical sales.
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