- In February 2025, Tata Chemicals Limited (TCL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan Trust (BSDT) and its Integrated Cancer Treatment and Research Centre (ICTRC) in Pune. This partnership focuses on exploring the potential health benefits of TCL's prebiotic, soluble dietary fibers and their derivatives, with an emphasis on gut health and overall well-being
- In November 2024, BASF and Acies Bio entered into a transformative partnership to advance a platform for fermentation technology using methanol for the production of fatty alcohols. These fatty alcohols are crucial components in various home and personal care products, particularly in surfactants.This collaboration leverages Acies Bio's OneCarbonBio platform, a synthetic biology innovation that efficiently converts renewable methanol into chemical raw materials, and BASF's expertise in process development and global market access. Together, they aim to create a sustainable and commercially viable technology to diversify raw materials for these markets
- In March 2023, Borax introduced Optibor BQ, a specialized battery-quality boric acid product. This innovative product was designed to meet the industry's specific requirements for high purity and fine particle size distribution, ensuring optimal performance in modern battery applications
