\u2713India\u2019s chemical industry is extremely diversified and can be broadly classified into bulk chemicals, specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, petrochemicals, polymers and fertilisers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2713Globally, India is the fourth-largest producer of agrochemicals after the United States, Japan and China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2713India is the sixth-largest producer of chemicals in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2713India is the second-largest manufacturer and exporter of dyes and accounts for ~16% of the world’s production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2713The country\u2019s chemicals industry is de-licensed, except for few hazardous chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2713India holds a strong position in exports and imports of chemicals at a global level and ranks 14th in exports and 8th in imports at global level.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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