India’s Chemicals and Petrochemicals market is poised for remarkable growth, projected to reach a substantial USD 300 billion by 2025. In response to the global shift towards diversifying supply chains beyond China (often referred to as ‘China + 1’ strategy), the Indian government is taking decisive strides with its ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives, particularly in the realm of chemicals and petrochemicals.

What makes India an increasingly attractive hub for manufacturing is a trifecta of factors: its competitive labor costs, adeptness in constructing manufacturing facilities more economically compared to developed nations, and recent adjustments in corporate tax rates that have fostered a more supportive business environment.

As the global supply chain undergoes seismic shifts, the chemical sector has emerged as a pivotal component in India’s comprehensive trade landscape. This shift, however, brings along its own set of challenges. These challenges encompass trade barriers, both tariff and non-tariff in nature, stringent quality control adherence and customs compliances.

Amidst this dynamic backdrop, our teams operate across practice areas, extending invaluable guidance to a diverse clientele. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, encompassing bulk chemicals, specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, petrochemicals, polymers, and the fertilizer industry. Through a comprehensive approach, we navigate the intricate landscape of India’s chemical sector, ensuring our clients are poised to harness the opportunities and tackle the intricacies in this evolving industry landscape.

Our services include:

• Support in leveraging ‘Make in India’ policies
• Assistance in Green Field projects
• Acquisition and development of real estate assets, including greenfield and brownfield facilities
• Strategic M&A’s and Joint Ventures
• Dispute resolution in every forum, including litigation and arbitration
• Advisory on Merger Controls ; Anti -Competitive Agreements; Abuse of Dominant Position
• Government Affairs and Regulatory
• Tax Optimization
• End to end assistance on customs related issues
• Advisory on BIS/Quality Controls
• Assistance on trade remedial matters
• Adherence to ESG norms
• White Collar Crimes/Forensic investigations