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Five top tips for SMEs to grow businesses in uncertain times

Economic environment, though improving, still remains cloudy. To weather the storm ahead, here are some useful tips for SMEs in India to better prepare themselves to take challenges head on

Maximise returns on safety investments with integrated approach

By using integrated safety systems, chemical plant operators can reduce costs of inventory and training costs, and enjoy better diagnostics and visualisation without compromising on safety

Optimising IT resources in pharma industry with right governance tools

In highly connected world, safeguarding sensitive information of a pharmaceutical company is of paramount importance. Hence, adopting right IT governance framework is imperative

Rising personal care products demand driving packaging market

Leading multinational personal care companies increasingly favour the use of plastics, driven by its advantages over glass not only in cost, but also for its versatility and durability

Can second generation ethanol fuel India's growth?

With its vast agricultural waste, India is in a unique position to develop second generation ethanol industry. But, government's proactive support is imperative to make cellulosic ethanol a reality.

Emerging markets could triumph from crisis

The current crisis facing emerging markets provides opportunity for both investors as well as governments to work for long-term gain by accepting short-term pain.

Are there better ways to compute carbon footprint?

Calculating carbon footprint can be a tricky exercise. But, there are number of methods, which can offer better insights into it.

Energy storage, a smarter way to go green

Adopting energy storage techniques by using batteries for power backup and phase change materials for thermal energy storage can reduce environmental impacts and also lead to financial savings

Economic instruments operate alongside command-and-control to align environmental goals

In policy mechanism, command-and-control approaches remain the most dominant throughout the world despite the benefits of economic instruments

Radical resource efficiency requires a new mindset - there is no such thing as waste

We need to dismiss the whole concept of waste and think about entire operating systems. This requires us to see value in every material that we use.

CSR: An equal responsibility of SMEs

SMEs play a critical role in generating millions of jobs, especially at the low-skill level. It is imperative that India works towards making the smaller enterprises CSR compliant.

Innovating to drive change in transportation

The transportation sector needs sustainable solutions. For this, suppliers, including specialty chemical makers, will have to focus on bolder innovations that can substantially improve sustainability,

Challenges and opportunities of mobility

The world is changing at a rapid pace. And to adapt successfully to these changing circumstances one requires some strategic longer-term thinking

Xpro India commences production at BOPP film plant in WB

The plant, built with an investment of about Rs 200 crore, will produce specialised polymer films used in electronic and electrical devices

Sun Pharma to shut down Caraco's US plant

The move is a result of the company's strategy to consolidate its manufacturing activity in the US

India can out-compete other countries in analytics: Mikael Hagstrom, SAS

In this interview, Mikael Hagstrom, Executive Vice President, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, SAS Institute, discusses adoption trends of analytics in India

Changes underway in China pose challenges for chemicals industry: Dr Mosongo Moukwa

China posted a 7.4% GDP growth in 2013 - it is the slowest year on year growth. The changing economic model of the country is likely to have profound effects on the chemical industry

Intertek launches mobile textile testing lab in Mumbai

The mobile lab will help manufacturers meet ever-increasing customer demand for high-quality apparel products

Intertek organises E&L seminar for pharma industry in Mumbai

The seminar the benefit of extractables and leachables testing for understanding the influence of material used in pharmaceutical process

Adherence to high quality standards provides a competitive edge to any company: Lloyd Pitchford, Intertek

In this interview, Lloyd Pitchford, Intertek Group CFO and COO-South Asia, emphasises on the importance of quality and explains its relevance for consumers, companies and also countries