How is India placed on the major sectors like chlor-alkali chemical, basic inorganic chemicals & organic chemical sectors?
Technologically some of segments in inorganic chemicals are at par with more advanced countries of the world. For instance, in the caustic soda production India has totally moved away from mercury cell to membrane cell technology while many European countries still employ mercury cell technology. Q. What are the issues and challenges faced by Indian chemical industry and the chemical companies in general? The major challenge that the chemical industry faces today is the perception that it affects the environment. The industry is viewed with a high degree of apprehension on the pollution and sustainability fronts. Products from chemical industry have dramatically altered the quality of life world over and have contributed significantly to our day-to-day requirements. However, the perception is changing slowly with ICC’s efforts and this image will also change for the better in the near future. Q. How are Indian companies coping up with REACH? REACH compliance has come as a major challen
