Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
IPA - Isopropyl alcohol is a versatile solvent with low viscosity and miscibility with water, acetone, and chloroform. Due to solvent properties and quick evapo...
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Indian IPA Market Faces Bearish Sentiment on High Stocks, Year-End Slowdown
IPA prices have declined sharply amid high port inventories and sluggish downstream demand. Importers are facing liquidation pressure, while domestic producers maintain stable prices. Bulk buyers seek lower rates for April. With reduced consumption from pharma manufacturers and ongoing financial year-end stock adjustments, bearish market sentiment is expected to persist.
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Acetone Prices Climb on Tight Supply; IPA Prices Ease
Acetone prices have risen by ₹2/kg to ₹70/kg due to reduced phenol production, while isopropyl alcohol (IPA) prices fell slightly to ₹93/kg amidst adequate inventory. Demand for both chemicals is recovering, driven by the paints and bulk drugs sectors.
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India Acetone Prices Hold Steady at ₹60/kg; Demand Recovery Expected Post-Monsoon
Acetone prices in India firmed to ₹60/kg amid stable supply and subdued demand. Imports matched domestic offers, while Asian benchmarks continued downward corrections. Feedstock costs declined, supporting production. Demand from bulk drugs remains weak, but personal care, adhesives, and inks are expected to drive recovery post-monsoon.
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India Holds Firm as Sanctions Reshape Asia’s Methanol Trade
Methanol markets across Asia remained muted this week. India stood out as the strongest netback market, with sanctions on Iranian cargoes tightening availability and keeping prices firm near ₹30/kg despite cautious demand during a festive lull. Non-sanctioned sellers are largely sold out for September, leaving October offers pending, while global production shortfalls and diverted cargoes continue to shape regional trade flows.
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Backwardation Benzene Futures Hint at Bearish Sentiment for Toluene Ahead
Domestic toluene prices rose by ₹1/kg amid thin festive trading and limited supply. Demand from pharma, paints, and coatings stayed weak due to monsoon disruptions. Imports are expected to ease tightness later in August. Refinery margins remain pressured, while Asian benzene futures signal bearish sentiment, keeping the medium-term outlook cautious.
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US Crackdown on Artificial Food Dyes Spurs Curcumin Demand as Heavy Monsoons Pressure Indian Turmeric Yields
Curcumin prices surged 8–9% this week on supply disruptions from heavy monsoons and firm demand from pharma and nutraceuticals. Regulatory shifts, including the U.S. crackdown on artificial dyes, are driving global adoption of Curcumin E100. With tight feedstock availability and bullish fundamentals, buyers are advised to secure inventories early.
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Acetic Acid Holding Firm For Now; Methanol Crunch and Demand Revival Set Stage for Surge
Indian Acetic Acid prices remain stable despite downstream price adjustments and feedstock concerns. Methanol supply risks from U.S. sanctions on Iranian exporters could tighten availability and push costs higher. Post-monsoon demand from VAM and pharma segments may support prices, making this a good window for strategic inventory building.
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US Ban on Iranian Methanol Importers Fuels Global Price Spike, Lifts MDC on Feedstock Crunch
Indian MDC prices jumped ₹4.50/kg in a week, supported by surging methanol feedstock costs after U.S. sanctions on Iranian-origin imports. Supply in the West is tight, while the South operates at full capacity. Despite weak downstream demand, prices are likely to remain bullish due to persistent feedstock shortages and sanctions risk.
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Domestic Acetic Acid Prices Firm on Local Buying, Despite Weak Global Benchmarks
Acetic Acid prices increased marginally despite global softness, driven by a weak rupee and aggressive procurement from key Indian buyers. Domestic supply remains ample, but pharma sector demand is subdued. Seasonal uptick from other sectors and ADD impact on Acetonitrile may offer short-term support. Market outlook remains volatile.
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