Overview:
The chemical industry is one of the largest and most essential industries worldwide, encompassing an unparalleled diversity of sectors. Chemicals serve as the fundamental building blocks for products that fulfil the most basic human needs, such as food, health and shelter. Additionally, they are integral to advanced industries, including telecommunications, computing and biotechnology.

As the backbone of manufacturing, chemicals play a pivotal role across a broad spectrum of industries, such as agriculture, construction, automobiles, furniture, pharmaceuticals, textiles, paper, paint, electronics, appliances and services.

India’s economic growth, its position as the most populous nation, rapid urbanization and increasing industrial demand are key drivers of expansion in the Indian Chemicals & Petrochemicals sector. The current per capita consumption of chemical products in India is approximately one-tenth of the global average, underscoring a significant untapped market potential.

To fully unlock the industry's growth prospects, it is imperative to promote segment-specific investment opportunities, particularly within dedicated investment regions such as Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Regions (PCPIRs). In this context, a global-level event has been proposed for 2025 to facilitate discussions and collaborations. The indicative details of the event are outlined below:

Event Objectives:

• Highlighting Segment-wise Investment Opportunities in PCPIRs:

A dedicated session will focus on identifying and facilitating investment opportunities across different PCPIRs. Discussions will cover sub-categories of chemicals (e.g., alkali chemicals, inorganic chemicals, organic chemicals, dyes and pigments, pesticides - technical grade, etc.) and petrochemicals (e.g., building blocks, polymers, synthetic fibers/yarn, synthetic rubber/elastomers, performance plastics, synthetic detergent intermediates, fiber intermediates, etc.).

• Infrastructure Development:

Attracting national and international investments necessitates the development and modernization of infrastructure. This session will address existing gaps and outline infrastructure enhancement plans for Chemical and Petrochemical sector. Representatives from key infrastructure ministries (Shipping, Civil Aviation, Road Transport and Highways, Railways, Power, and Urban Development) will be invited to discuss and resolve infrastructure bottlenecks. Additionally, the forum will emphasize the benefits of co-siting, pipeline networking, resource sharing and improving efficiency through common infrastructure and support services.

• Ensuring Feedstock Availability:

Feedstock availability is critical to the success of any PCPIR. This session will explore strategies to ensure a steady supply of essential feedstocks for the Indian chemicals and petrochemicals sector. The forum aims to attract investment in integrated petroleum and petrochemical units to address feedstock challenges effectively.

• Expanding the Downstream Industry:

Given India’s growing demand, the downstream processing capacity in petrochemicals has expanded at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% over the past four years. In the next five years, the sector is expected to invest approximately $10 billion to enhance capacity to 62.4 MMT, reaching 86 MMT by 2027-28. This session will highlight prospects for the downstream industry across various PCPIRs, fostering opportunities for investment and expansion.

• R&D and Skill Development:

This forum will focus on recent advancements in research, opportunities for technology transfer and strategies to bridge skill gaps in the sector. Additionally, it will serve as a platform to discuss the long-term research and development vision for the chemicals and petrochemicals industry in India.

• Alternative, Disruptive and Sustainable Solutions:

The development of alternative, disruptive and sustainable business solutions is essential for long-term profitability and industry advancement. This session will explore emerging trends such as disruptive technologies, advanced plastics processing, plastic waste management and circular economy initiatives aimed at propelling India’s chemical and petrochemical sector forward.

• Geopolitical Dynamics in the Chemicals and Petrochemicals Sector:

The global geopolitical landscape has a profound impact on the chemicals and petrochemicals industry, influencing supply chains, trade policies and market dynamics. This session will explore the implications of international conflicts, trade restrictions and evolving alliances on India's chemical and petrochemical sector. Discussions will focus on strategies for mitigating geopolitical risks, diversifying supply sources and strengthening India's self-reliance in key chemical and petrochemical segments.

• Exports and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) in the Chemicals and Petrochemicals Sector – India’s Perspective:

As India aspires to be a global hub for chemical and petrochemical manufacturing, strengthening export potential and leveraging trade agreements are crucial. This session will provide insights into India's chemical exports, existing and potential Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and their impact on market expansion. Discussions will include policy recommendations, challenges in accessing international markets and opportunities for Indian companies to establish a competitive edge in the global trade landscape.
Conclusion:
The 4th Edition of the Summit on Global Chemicals & Petrochemicals Manufacturing Hubs in India will serve as a premier platform for industry leaders, policymakers and investors to collaborate and drive strategic growth in the sector. Through meaningful discussions, the summit will facilitate actionable strategies to enhance investment, infrastructure and sustainability within India's chemicals and petrochemicals landscape.

Objectives

• Highlighting and promoting segment-wise investment opportunities in respective investment regions
• Showcasing the roadmap for Infrastructure development and its up-gradation plan
• Devising strategies (anchor tenant) for feed-stock availability
• Demonstrate the benefits of co-siting, networking, and greater efficiency using common infrastructure and support services.
• Highlighting the initiatives undertaken by Government of India to facilitate the growth of the sector
• To boost domestic manufacturing and exports
• Promoting research and development and scope of technology transfer and Skill Development in the Chemical and Petrochemical sector
• Promoting sustainability initiatives for comprehensive development of the industry
• Industry excellence awards to recognize innovative work and boost innovation in the industry
• Development of alternative, disruptive and sustainable solutions/business practices

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ORGANIZERS

Founded in 1942, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers in India comprises of the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Department of Fertilisers and Department of Pharmaceuticals.

The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) works to formulate and implement policies that could help in fostering growth and development in the chemical and petrochemical industry of India. One of the department’s major objectives is to attract public-private partnerships that could contribute to the sustainable development of petrochemical industry.