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The government has started various initiatives such as mandating BIS-like certification for imported chemicals to prevent dumping of cheap and substandard chemicals into the country.

In April 2026, the Union Cabinet approved the revised project cost of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) at Pachpadra, Rajasthan, from Rs. 43,129 crore (US$ 4.88 billion) to Rs. 79,459 crore (US$ 8.42 billion), along with an additional equity investment of Rs. 8,962 crore (US$ 0.95 billion) by HPCL to strengthen India's refining and petrochemical capacity.

On March 3, 2026, the Government of India announced a provision of Rs. 13,000.00 crore (US$ 147.08 billion) for the BioPharma SHAKTI initiative and Rs. 3,300.00 crore (US$ 37.34 billion) for setting up three world-class chemical parks to strengthen manufacturing infrastructure.

As of February 2026, the Scheme for Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks, with a budgetary outlay of Rs. 3,000 crore (US$ 339.48 million), is supporting the development of three Bulk Drug Parks in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. The Central Government has approved grant-in-aid of Rs. 1,000 crore (US$ 113.16 million) for each park, while the total project investments amount to Rs. 2,507.02 crore (US$ 283.70 million) for Gujarat, Rs. 1,923.00 crore (US$ 217.60 million) for Himachal Pradesh, and Rs. 1,876.66 crore (US$ 212.36 million) for Andhra Pradesh to develop world-class common infrastructure and strengthen domestic bulk drug manufacturing.

As of February 2026, the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage has attracted cumulative investments of Rs. 3,237 crore (US$ 366.31 million) generated 1,118 direct jobs and commissioned 1 GWh of domestic ACC manufacturing capacity till December 2025. The scheme has awarded 40 GWh of battery manufacturing capacity to four beneficiary companies, strengthening India's domestic battery manufacturing ecosystem.

• Under the Union Budget 2026-27 the government allocated Rs. 185.72 crore (US$ 21.0 million) to the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
• On February 23, 2026, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman launched the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0) with an estimated monetisation potential of Rs. 16.72 lakh crore (US$ 189.16 billion) for FY26–FY30. The pipeline includes private sector investment of Rs. 5.80 lakh crore (US$ 65.63 billion) and aims to support infrastructure development by unlocking value from public assets across key sectors.
• The Union Budget 2026–27 has introduced a new scheme to support states in setting up three dedicated Chemical Parks, with an allocation of Rs. 600 crore (US$ 6.6 million). These parks will function as cluster-based, plug-and-play manufacturing hubs with shared infrastructure and facilities. The initiative aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing, improve supply chain integration, and reduce import dependence in the chemicals sector.
• The Government of India launched a scheme for Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM) with a financial outlay of Rs. 7,280 crore (US$ 824 million) to develop domestic manufacturing capacity of around 6,000 MTPA. In addition, the Union Budget 2026–27 proposed the development of dedicated rare earth corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu to support mining, processing, research, and manufacturing. The initiative aims to strengthen domestic capabilities, reduce import dependence, and support key sectors such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, electronics, and defence.
• India’s industrial activity is strengthening, with real industry GVA growing by 7% year-on-year in the first half of FY26. This momentum continued with industrial production rising 7.8% in December 2025, the highest growth in over two years, following a strong 7.2% Renewable Energy (RE) expansion in November 2025.
• In April 2025, Union Minister of Finance Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman said India plans to raise manufacturing’s GDP share from 14% to 23% over the next two decades to boost jobs and economic growth.
• Under the Union Budget 2025-26 the government allocated Rs. 194.05 crore (US$ 18.7 billion) to the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
• India is prioritizing 14 sunrise sectors such as semiconductors, renewable energy products, medical devices, batteries, and labor-intensive industries like leather and textiles to boost manufacturing's contribution to GDP.
• In February 2025, the government has implemented enhanced quality compliance requirements via Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for more than 150 products across various sectors, including household appliances and industrial materials. This initiative, overseen by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), aims to enforce stricter safety and performance standards.
• The Union Budget 2025 launched the second Asset Monetization Plan targeting Rs. 10 lakh crore (US$ 113.60 billion) from FY25 to FY30. This plan includes public sector undertakings in the chemical industry like Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals, Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals, and Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers. The initiative aims to attract private investments, fostering public-private partnerships to drive modernization, innovation, and competitiveness in the chemical sector.
• In 2024-25, significant emphasis was placed on skill development for the chemical sector workforce. Institutions like the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) are offering specialized courses for professionals and technicians to enhance skills tailored to industry needs. This includes training on advanced technologies for modernization of the industry.
• The Rajasthan Refinery Limited (RRL) is expected to be commercially operational by March 31, 2026. The project has seen significant capital investment exceeding Rs. 52,877 crore (US$ 6.01 billion, generating direct employment for over 35,000 people. The government continues to focus on attracting investors to the PCPIR as part of its broader strategy to develop the petrochemical sector with modern infrastructure and sustainable growth.
• The government approved the five new Centers of Excellence for chemicals and petrochemicals in the month of October 2024. Further plans to establish three more centers are ongoing, supported by a dedicated digital portal connecting about 1,000 industries with 50 research institutions to enhance collaboration and innovation.
• PLI schemes have been introduced to promote Bulk Drug Parks, with a budget of Rs. 1,629 crore (US$ 213.81 million).
• The Government of India is considering launching a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme in the chemical sector to boost domestic manufacturing and exports.
• A 2034 vision for the chemicals and petrochemicals sector has been set up by the government to explore opportunities to improve domestic production, reduce imports and attract investments in the sector. The government plans to implement a production-link incentive system with 10-20% output incentives for the agrochemical sector; to create an end-to-end manufacturing ecosystem through the growth of clusters.
• The government has proposed several incentives for setting up a sourcing or manufacturing platform within an Indian SEZ:
  • Single window clearance for central and state-level approvals.
  • Duty-free import/domestic procurement of goods for development, operation and maintenance of SEZ units.