Mumbai:22/10/26: India Chem 2026, one of India’s largest events for the chemical and petrochemical industries, commenced at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai on Thursday

Odisha Chief Minister joined the inaugural session of INDIA CHEM 2026 in Mumbai, alongside the Chief Ministers of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, in the presence of Union Minister Shri J.P.Nadda and Union Minister of State Smt. Anupriya Patel
The participation underscores Odisha’s commitment to expanding its chemical and petrochemical industries by leveraging its rich natural resources, established industrial base, investment-ready infrastructure and progressive policies. The State is focused on strengthening downstream manufacturing, promoting value addition, and attracting fresh investments to generate employment opportunities.
Odisha is advancing its vision of becoming a major destination for chemical and petrochemical manufacturing, contributing to industrial growth and the vision of a prosperous Samruddha Odisha


India Chem 2026 provides a platform to strengthen India’s position in the global chemicals and petrochemicals industry, with a focus on investment, innovation, advanced manufacturing, and international collaboration.

The sector is projected to reach USD 300 billion by 2030 and USD 1 trillion by 2040. The event features Japan as the partner country and Madhya Pradesh as the partner state, with participation from international delegates, exhibitors, and business leaders.

Addressing the broader priorities of the sector, J. P. Nadda highlighted the importance of research and development, innovation, domestic manufacturing, and industry collaboration in advancing India’s chemicals sector. The inclusion of advanced chemicals and petrochemicals under the national Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme, backed by a Rs 1 lakh crore corpus, is expected to support technology development and strengthen India’s industrial capabilities.


Speaking at the event, CM Majhi outlined the state’s ambition to transition from a mineral-driven economy to a chemical-driven industrial economy, leveraging its mineral resources, ports, existing industrial base and emerging investment opportunities.
The Chief Minister highlighted Odisha’s strategic advantages through Paradip, Gopalpur and Dhamra ports, which offer connectivity to domestic and international markets. He underscored the significance of the Paradip Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR), Indian Oil Corporation Limited’s refinery and petrochemical complex, and the Plastic Park at Paradip in creating downstream opportunities in polymers, packaging and technical textiles.


Emphasising the state’s investor-friendly approach, Majhi highlighted Odisha’s industrial policy support, infrastructure, skilled workforce and institutional ecosystem, including the support available through the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) and the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET)