Category: Chemical
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Chemicals at a Structural Crossroads: From Volume Cycles to Strategic Molecules
For much of the post-war industrial era, the global chemicals sector expanded on the back of scale, cheap energy, and steadily rising downstream demand. Commodity chemicals—ethylene, propylene, ammonia, methanol, bulk polymers—were treated as volume businesses, where margins fluctuated with economic cycles but long-term growth was rarely questioned. That historical compact…
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Pharma Exports and Trade Diversification: India’s Strategic Pivot Beyond the U.S.
India’s pharmaceutical sector has long enjoyed a dominant export relationship with the United States, its largest and most lucrative market. In FY2025 alone, Indian pharma exports to the U.S. crossed $10.5 billion, cementing America’s role as the cornerstone of India’s global pharma trade. However, persistent concerns about tariff escalations and…
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Trump’s Pharma Tariffs: A New Flashpoint in US-India Trade Tensions
President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement marks one of the most aggressive trade policy moves in recent years, setting the stage for a potential economic and diplomatic standoff between the United States and India. The policy introduces phased tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals, starting at a modest level but with the…
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Strategic Energy Interests Drive China’s Defiance
China’s latest pushback against U.S. demands to halt purchases of Russian and Iranian oil is not simply a matter of political posturing—it is rooted in deep strategic and economic imperatives. Energy security remains a cornerstone of Beijing’s long-term planning, and the country’s dependency on discounted oil from Moscow and Tehran…
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The Latest Dynamics in the Oil and Gas Sector in 2025
The global oil and gas industry in 2025 is undergoing a complex and critical transformation, shaped by a convergence of moderate growth, geopolitical uncertainty, rapid technological change, and a mounting push toward sustainability. As the world teeters between energy security and clean energy commitments, the fossil fuel sector is recalibrating…
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India’s Chemical Industry: Export Potential, Milestones, and Challenges in a Transforming Global Economy
The chemical industry stands as one of the pillars of modern industrial development. Spanning basic inorganic compounds to highly specialized chemicals used in pharmaceuticals, textiles, agriculture, and consumer goods, this sector shapes the trajectory of global manufacturing and innovation. In India, the chemical industry is not only a backbone of…
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From Polymers to Progress: The Evolution of the Plastics & Rubber Industry in 2025″
The global plastics and rubber products industry, a cornerstone of modern industrial applications, has stepped into 2025 with strong momentum. With a valuation of approximately $1.62 trillion, up from $1.5 trillion in 2024, the sector is thriving on innovation, sustainability trends, and cross-sector demand. Projected to reach $2.08 trillion by…
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Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology in 2025: Where Science Meets Innovation
In 2025, the global pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industry is at the forefront of a healthcare revolution. With breakthroughs in genomics, artificial intelligence (AI), and personalized medicine, the sector is no longer just about curing disease—it is about preventing, predicting, and tailoring treatment to individual patients. The convergence of life sciences…
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Navigating the Future of the Chemical Industry: Growth, Innovation, and Global Shifts in 2025
The chemical industry stands at the heart of modern manufacturing, supplying the fundamental building blocks for products ranging from plastics and fertilizers to pharmaceuticals and electronics. In 2025, the sector is navigating the fine line between robust long-term growth and mounting short-term headwinds. Below, we explore the market’s scale, key…
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