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Specialty Chemicals what makes them so demanding? Twitter Handle: @shuchi_nahar Specialty chemicals are particular chemical products that help in providing a variety of effects to various industries that they cater to such as textile, ink additives, construction, oil & gas, cosmetics, and food. Specialty chemicals can be single-chemical formulations or entities whose composition greatly influences the performance of the customers’ products. These chemicals are used on the basis of their function and performance. Continuous R&D in this market has facilitated the development of products with optimum and advanced features. This is one of the major factors that drive the growth of this market. With the easing of lockdown norms, there has been a good recovery in overall operations of the Indian specialty chemical sector but it’s believed that full normalcy would still take some time especially for industrial chemicals.  To seize the opportunity to establish India as a leading ch

What's driving the Ethanol madness?  Twitter Handle: @shuchi_nahar In terms of source, the Indian ethanol market has been categorized into sugar & molasses-based ethanol, second-generation (mixed grains) and grain-based ethanol. The energy demand in our country is rising due to an expanding economy, growing population, increasing urbanization, evolving lifestyles, and rising spending power. Based on application, the market has been segmented into industry solvent, fuel & fuel additive, beverages, disinfectant, personal care, and flavouring & fragrance. The target  of achieving 20% Ethanol blending by 2030 has been revised to be achieved by 2025. About 98% of the fuel requirement in the road transportation sector is currently met by fossil fuels and the remaining 2% by biofuels. Today, India imports 85% of its oil requirement. The Indian economy is expected to grow steadily despite temporary setbacks due to the COVID pandemic. Domestic biofuels provide a strategic op

Ethanol - The next big tailwind story Twitter Handle: @shuchi_nahar Introduction Ethanol , also called ethyl alcohol, drinking alcohol, or simply alcohol is simple alcohol that is often abbreviated as EtOH. Ethanol production in India is mainly dominated by sugary feedstock, and C-heavy molasses available from sugar mills. Ethanol produced by fermentation of renewable food crops such as sugarcane, maize, wheat, sorghum, beet, and other starches is called bioethanol, and it is the eco-friendly alternative biofuel. The product is primarily used as a solvent in various industries such as: In addition, ethanol is gaining popularity as an efficient alternative fuel. It has significant penetration in the major end-use industries such as automotive, foods and beverages, chemicals, personal care and cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. According to the reports, the global ethanol market is projected to grow at a robust CAGR of 4.5% to reach USD 117 Billion by the end of 2027. The primary factors fa

Enzymes – Improving every life, every day Twitter: shuchi_nahar The Indian enzyme market is yet to find its feet, as it is quite small when compared to the other sectors in the country. However, the growing awareness about the capabilities of enzymes and the subsequent benefits (both nutrition and cost-wise) will be important growth factors in the coming years. Nature’s enzymes and microbes are at work everywhere – from converting sugar into energy inside your cells, to enabling photosynthesis in the trees and plants outside your window.  What are Enzymes? Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts. When one substance needs to be transformed into another, nature uses enzymes to speed up the process. In our stomachs, for example, enzymes break down food into tiny particles to be converted into energy. Enzymes are used as catalysts to manufacture a variety of everyday products - like sugar, beer, bread, and ethanol. They are also used directly in products such as laundry detergent, where

Neogen Chemical Ltd - Company Overview & Indian Chemical Industry S ynopsis T witter Handle: @shuchi_nahar Company Overview India’s one of the largest manufacturers of Bromine-based compounds, Inorganic Lithium Salts, which mainly find applications in Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical, Specialty Polymer, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Flavors and Fragrance Chemicals. Operating since 1991 with strong portfolio of Organic and Inorganic products.  Customers across multiple industries including Pharma, Engineering, and Agrochem Key export geographies include the USA, Europe, Japan and Middle East Growing contribution from Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing Executing Brownfield manufacturing capacity expansion Promoters are pioneering technocrats with substantial domain expertise cumulative experience of more than six decades Developed strong R&D capabilities with dedicated in-house team. Source: Neogen Chemical AnnualReport & Investor Presentation Comp