The 14th edition of India Chem 2026 held under the theme “Advantage Bharat : An Emerging Global Chemicals Hub” concluded in Mumbai today.

 

This event, organized jointly by the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals and FICCI, provided a platform for brainstorming discussions amongst industry leaders and government representatives on specific topics of relevance to the sector, facilitating dialogue on investment prospects, regulatory frameworks, and strategic challenges.

 

Japan, with whom India shares a robust trade relationship, particularly in the chemical and petrochemical sector, was the partner country for the event.

 

During the brainstorming sessions under India-Japan, India-US and India-EU Chemicals and Petrochemicals Forum, representatives and industry leaders explored opportunities for deeper collaboration in trade, investment and technology related to the sector.

 

Meanwhile, roundtables were also held on themes like Specialty Chemicals, Infrastructure for Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Agrochemicals, Environment Issues, Plant Machinery, Pumps and Valves.

 

The 14th edition also witnessed “India Chem Youth Innovation Challenge”, wherein young students had to work on problem statements provided by the chemical industry.

 

According to an official statement, the First Prize was clinched by Soumya Bhole and Sarthak Kale of ICT, Mumbai.

 

Suman Batwe and Saloni Mhadesar of VNIT, Nagpur and Jash Prasad and Smit Bambhorliya of IIT, Gandhinagar clinched second and third prizes respectively.

The event, which witnessed a footfall of more than 5000 visitors across three days.