The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, in partnership with FICCI, will organize the 14th edition of India Chem 2026 from October 22 to 24, 2026. The event aims to bring together stakeholders to explore opportunities for collaboration in India’s chemicals and petrochemicals sector.
The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, in partnership with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), will organize the 14th edition of India Chem 2026 from October 22 to 24, 2026, at Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, Mumbai. The flagship biennial event will bring together policymakers, global industry leaders, investors, technology providers, researchers and other stakeholders to explore opportunities for collaboration, trade, and investment in India’s chemicals and petrochemicals sector.
The theme of the event is ‘Advantage Bharat: An Emerging Global Chemicals Hub.’ India Chem 2026 will feature an international exhibition and conference, positioning the event as a major platform for showcasing India’s industrial capabilities, technological advancements, and potential as a global manufacturing and sourcing destination.
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers & Health and Family Welfare Shri JP Nadda will inaugurate the event. Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers & Health and Family Welfare Shrimati Anupriya Patel will grace the occasion. Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha as well as senior officers from Central and State Governments will also attend the event.
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 USD 300 billion by 2030 and USD 1 trillion by 2040, with significant growth being witnessed.
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, Korea, and ASEAN nations. Japan will participate as a partner country in 14th India Chem 2026.
The exhibition will cover a wide range of products, technologies, and services across chemicals, petrochemicals, process plant machinery, and equipment.
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