The 14th edition of India Chem 2026, the Centre's flagship biennial chemicals and petrochemicals event, will be held over three days from Thursday, October 22, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, in Mumbai, IANS reported, citing an official statement. The event is being organised by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals in partnership with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).

Source: IANS (via hi INDiA)

India Chem 2026 is expected to witness participation from more than 100 countries, including Japan, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, countries across the European Union, Latin America, Vietnam, South Korea and ASEAN nations, the statement said. Japan will participate as partner country, which the statement said is significant for strengthening India-Japan economic cooperation. A second report summarising the official programme gave the same scale: more than 200 Indian and international exhibitors, over 8,000 business visitors and more than 50 leading CEOs at the Global CEOs Forum.

Source: Tulsian News (programme summary)

100+countries expected to participate
200+Indian and international exhibitors
8,000+business visitors expected
$300 bnprojected size of India's chemical industry by 2030

Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers J.P. Nadda will inaugurate the event. The Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha, as well as senior officers from Central and state governments, will also attend, IANS reported. Buyers' delegations from South America, the United States, the European Union, Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries, West Europe, the Middle East, and South and Southeast Asia are also expected.

The theme of the 14th edition is 'Advantage Bharat: An Emerging Global Chemicals Hub'. The event will feature an international exhibition and conference, positioning it as a major platform for showcasing India's industrial capabilities, technological advancements and potential as a global manufacturing and sourcing destination, and for exploring collaboration, trade and investment in the sector, the statement said.

India is the sixth-largest producer of chemicals in the world and the fourth-largest in Asia. The Indian chemical industry is projected to reach $300 billion — yaani about Rs. 28 lakh crore at current rates — by 2030 and $1 trillion by 2040, IANS reported, with growth supported by rising demand, export opportunities, a demographic dividend, relatively low per capita consumption and enabling government initiatives. The statement said the sector is expected to play an important role in strengthening domestic manufacturing and expanding India's participation in global value chains.

Sources: IANS (via hi INDiA), Tulsian News programme summary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals / FICCI official statement as reported.