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Anupriya Patel launches 14th India Chem 2026; event to be held in Mumbai on 22-24 October with theme 'Advantage Bharat: An Emerging Global Hub'

MoS Anupriya Patel launched the 14th edition of India Chem 2026, the biennial chemicals and petrochemicals event to be held in Mumbai from 22 to 24 October 2026 on the theme ‘Advantage Bharat: An Emerging Global Hub’.

Summary

Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Anupriya Patel launched the 14th edition of India Chem 2026, the biennial flagship event of the chemicals and petrochemicals industry, in New Delhi on 5 October 2026. The event will be held in Mumbai from 22 to 24 October 2026 and is hosted by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals in partnership with FICCI. Its theme is ‘Advantage Bharat: An Emerging Global Hub’. The minister said guidelines of the BHAVYA Rasayan scheme for chemical parks have been released, and the aim is to make the Indian chemical sector a USD 1 trillion industry by 2040.

Key facts

Event
India Chem 2026 (14th edition, biennial)
Launched by
Anupriya Patel, MoS Chemicals and Fertilizers
Venue and dates
Mumbai, 22–24 October 2026
Theme
Advantage Bharat: An Emerging Global Hub
Host
Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals with FICCI
Related scheme
BHAVYA Rasayan (chemical parks); guidelines released
Target
USD 1 trillion chemical industry by 2040

Practice MCQs 1 questions

Q1 Advanced

What is the theme of India Chem 2026, to be held in Mumbai from 22 to 24 October 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Advantage Bharat: An Emerging Global Hub

The theme of the 14th edition of India Chem 2026 is ‘Advantage Bharat: An Emerging Global Hub’.

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