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NGO policing may harm the industry: Assocham

The association was responding to the recent report of Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) which claimed to have found harmful chemicals in breads in the country

Solar Impulse shows we can run the world without consuming the earth

Solar Impulse offers solutions to many of the technological challenges that are facing humanity on its low-carbon transition, says Ulrich Spiesshofer, president and CEO, ABB

Asian Paints selects Jacobs Engineering to contract Vizag plant

Under the terms of the contract, Jacobs is expected to provide detailed engineering and construction supervision services for the project

Mitsui Chemicals to expand PP compounds capacity in India

The expansion is part of Mitsui's global plan to strength the group's position in PP compound market by augmenting production at three of its overseas PP compound hubs - US, Mexico and India

Finolex plans incremental expansion to meet demand for PVC pipes

In addition, to improve margin, Finolex aims to increase sales of higher margin products and scale up share of fittings in sales mix

Global packaging market revenue to reach $ 1 trillion by 2021

Internet of Things, nano technology, biotechnology, bio-based plastics, etc are propelling the growth of global packaging market, says a report from DecisionDatabases

Honeywell launches new refining technology in India

The technology is one of several being developed at its Gurgaon-based center, which is one of the main technology development hubs for Honeywell UOP outside the US

Alok to tap LED industry with light diffusing masterbatch

The company's masterbatch will make the energy-efficient LED lighting source safe to eyes, without any drop in the intensity of light

Withdraw anti-dumping duty on flexible slabstock polyol: Assocham

According to the industry body, there is no dumping of flexible slabstock polyol in India and, at the same time, domestic production is not enough to cater to local demand

Nalco and IMIDRO to set up aluminium smelter in Iran

With this deal, Nalco is looking forward to use the low-cost gas-based energy available in Iran for conversion of its surplus alumina, presently exported to international markets

FMC Technologies and Technip to merge

The combined company, TechnipFMC, will creates a leader in subsea, surface and onshore/offshore, driven by technology and innovation

Workers of GSK Consumer Healthcare's Nabha plant go on strike

The company decides to suspend operations temporarily

Pasupati Acrylon plans to enter flexible packaging market

For this, the company will set up a 5000 TPA integrated cast polypropylene (CPP) film plant

Comprehensive approach needed to sustain growth of mining industry

While the industry has come a long way in terms of technology upgradation and modernisation, there is still lot of potential left for improvement, say experts at Assocham mining conference

Got promoted? Here are a few things to keep in mind

Promotions inherently entail change, new responsibilities and different career challenges. Hence, it is important to ask a few specific questions before you take up the new role, says Abhijit Nimgaonk

Adani shuts down 4 units of power plant in Maharashtra due to water shortage

Tiroda Power Plant gets water from Dhapewada Project of Vidarbha Irrigation Development Corporation. The water dam has dried up and, hence, is unable to supply water to the plant

Tata Power wins 100 MW solar project in Karnataka

The company has won two solar grid connected photovoltaic projects of 50 MW capacity each under National Solar Mission

Govt to launch a hub & spoke model to set up science cities and science centres

The Science & Technology Ministry working on 'five year rolling plan' to measure plans & their implementation

Projects of $7 bn on the offer in round one of Smart Cities

The government is set to announce another 13 to 14 cities very soon taking the total to 34 that will be financed in the first round under the Smart City Mission

Volvo Penta to start production of industrial engines in India

A new line will be added at the Volvo Penta Powertrain (VEPT) plant in Pithampur (MP) to manufacture the 5 and 8-liter engines for Indian customers