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Ministry of Steel to set up research and technology mission
SRTMI will carry out R&D in priority areas of national importance covering best usage of available raw materials & conservation of natural resources, optimum energy conservation, etc
 "Ministry of Steel to set up research and technology mission")
NHPC to build Rs 400-cr solar project in UP
The project is expected to be completed by mid 2016
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BGR Energy bags order worth Rs 250 crore
The company has secured three substation orders from Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation
Yara plans $350 mn investment to expand fertiliser plant in Norway
The investment will increase the capacity by 50,000 tonnes of compound NPK and 200,000 tonnes of calcium nitrate annually at Porsgrunn site
 "Yara plans $350 mn investment to expand fertiliser plant in Norway")
Bio-based chemicals to attract $1 bn investment in 2014
Fermentation took home the largest share of investment, with companies in this space pulling in nearly $3 billion total since 2000, hitting a peak of $475.6 million in 2011, according to Lux Research
 "Bio-based chemicals to attract $1 bn investment in 2014")
BASF's ultrafiltration business bags contract for desalination plant in Jamnagar
The company's subsidiary, Inge GmbH, has secured a contract to supply high-capacity ultrafiltration technology for a desalination plant in Jamnagar, Gujarat
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Global fluorochemicals demand to reach 3.8 mn MT in 2018
While India will be the fastest growing market for fluorochemicals, China will continue to be the largest market in 2018, says a Freedonia Group's new report
 "Global fluorochemicals demand to reach 3.8 mn MT in 2018")
Total's CEO killed in plane crash at Moscow airport
Christophe de Margerie, Chairman and CEO of French energy company, died in a private plane crash at Vnukovo Airport in Moscow, following a collision with a snow removal machine
CCEA approvals special banking route for paying fertiliser subsidy
The government has approved the implementation of the Special Banking Arrangement (SBA) for Rs.14,500 crore for outstanding claims on account of fertiliser subsidy in the year 2013-14
Celanese acquires conductive polymers compounder Cool Polymers
The acquisition will accelerate Celanese's growth in the conductive polymers market by building on Cool Polymers' strong product portfolio and technical capabilities
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Arkema finalises JV with Jurong Chemical for acrylics
With this, Arkema has access to a modern and competitive 160,000 tpa acrylic acid production capacity in Asia for the sum of $ 240 million
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Israel's Nilit buys Invista's nylon plant in Brazil
In addition to its sites in the US, China and Israel, this acquisition complements Nilit's global nylon 6.6 manufacturing operations
 "Israel's Nilit buys Invista's nylon plant in Brazil")
India needs to step up medical research: Narendra Modi
While addressing convocation ceremony of AIIMS, PM urged the young graduates to keep the student mindset in alive
 "India needs to step up medical research: Narendra Modi")
Govt to organise World Ayurveda Congress in November
All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) coming up at Jasola, Delhi, will emerge as a Centre of Excellence dealing with fundamental research, drug safety evaluation, standardisation, etc of Ayurveda med
Natco receives USFDA tentative approval for armodafinil tablets
The company and its US partner, Breckenridge, have a license to market generic versions of Nuvigil (armodafinil) with 180 days exclusivity period
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Alembic Pharma's Q2 profit up 25% at Rs 77.27 cr
The company has reported 31 per cent growth in net profit for first half of the year at Rs 141.9 crore
Cadila Healthcare recalls 5,400 bottles of Atenolol tablets in US
The company has initiated the recall, as a complaint was reported by a pharmacist who stated several tablets were noticeably thicker in appearance, says USFDA
Arkema, CEA and Arjowiggins Creative join hands for printed electronics
Three entities have set up the first European initiative to promote collaborative innovation in the field of printed electronics
Platform Specialty to acquire Arysta LifeScience for $3.51 bn
Once the acquisition is complete, Platform Specialty will combine Arysta LifeScience with previously acquired companies Agriphar and Chemtura Crop Solutions
Rosneft and Pirelli expand collaboration for synthetic rubber
Two companies to cooperate in the area of development, production and shipping of styrene butadiene rubber by means of engagement of a technological partner
