New Delhi, Oct. 5 -- Union Minister of State (MoS) for Chemicals and Fertilisers Anupriya Patel launched the 14th edition of 'India Chem 2026', asserting that the chemicals and petrochemicals sector has the potential to emerge as a vital growth engine for the nation's economy.

According to a press release issued by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, the flagship biennial event, jointly organised by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), is scheduled to be held in Mumbai from October 22 to 24, 2026, under the theme "Advantage Bharat: An Emerging Global Hub."

Addressing the launch ceremony in the...