The Godrej Industries Group (GIG) hosted the second edition of the National Chemistry Day Summit, reaffirming its focus on innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness in India’s chemical sector. Organized jointly by Godrej Industries (Chemicals) and Astec Life Sciences, the summit brought together industry leaders, academics, and researchers to shape the future of Indian chemistry.
Themed “Driving Innovation and Growth in India’s Chemical Industry”, discussions centered on research and development, digitalisation, and future-ready talent as core enablers for global success. Burjis Godrej, Executive Director of Godrej Agrovet and Managing Director of Astec Life Sciences, along with Nadir Godrej, Chairperson of GIG, underscored the role of chemistry in building a sustainable future. Vishal Sharma, Executive Director & CEO of Godrej Industries (Chemicals), led deliberations on resilience, industry-academia partnerships, and transforming India from a backend producer to a global innovation hub.
A highlight of the summit was the launch of the CTIER Innovation Report, which provided data-driven insights into India’s R&D strengths. In Guwahati, industry observers welcomed the summit’s focus, noting that Assam’s emerging industrial clusters and the Northeast’s growing demand for specialty chemicals could directly benefit from innovation-driven initiatives, boosting regional trade prospects.