Crude Oil Price Impact on Solvents & Resins: Brent at $115
Crude oil price impact on solvents explained: Brent near $115 and India’s basket above $120 in Oct 2026. What paint, ink and plastic buyers should do now.
Chemical Industry News, Price Trends & Buying Guides
Latest updates on titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate, resins, solvents, pigments and other raw materials for the paint, ink, coatings and plastics industries in India – duties, prices, policies and practical buying tips.
India Chem 2026: $1 Trillion Chemical Industry Target – What It Means for Raw Material Buyers
India Chem 2026 set a $1 trillion target for India’s chemical industry by 2040 and three new chemical parks. Here is what it means for paint, ink and plastic raw material buyers.
Paint Price Hike November 2026: What Rising Raw Material Costs Mean for Paint Manufacturers
Asian Paints, Berger and Birla Opus are raising prices by 3–4% from November 2026. Here is why raw material costs are rising and 7 practical steps paint manufacturers can take now.
TiOâ‚‚ Anti-Dumping Duty is Back (Oct 2026): What Paint & Plastic Manufacturers in India Must Know
India has reimposed anti-dumping duty of USD 460–681 per tonne on Chinese titanium dioxide for five years. Here are the rates, exclusions, cost impact and steps buyers should take now.
Best Titanium Dioxide for Paint: What Manufacturers Need to Know
Which titanium dioxide is best for paint? Learn how opacity, whiteness, durability, crystal form and surface treatment decide the right TiOâ‚‚ grade for your coating.
Best TiOâ‚‚ for Plastic Masterbatch: A Complete Guide (2026)
How to choose the best TiO₂ for plastic masterbatch – whiteness, opacity, dispersion, heat stability and loading levels for PE, PP and PVC masterbatch.
10 Costly Titanium Dioxide Purchasing Mistakes Buyers Must Avoid
Ten costly titanium dioxide purchasing mistakes paint and plastic buyers make – from chasing the lowest price to ignoring dispersion – and how to avoid them.
Titanium Dioxide (TiOâ‚‚): Uses, Types, Applications, Market Trends & How to Choose the Right Grade in 2026
A complete guide to titanium dioxide (TiOâ‚‚): rutile vs anatase, key uses in paints, plastics and inks, market trends and how to choose the right grade in 2026.